Soddy-Daisy, Hamilton County, Tennessee Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee. The estimated population of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee is 13,090 people, with a median age of 46.4.

We can look at the total population in Soddy-Daisy over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,090
-3.11% -2.05%
2020
13,510
+0.84%
-
2019
13,398
-0.46% -
2018
13,460
+0.72%
-
2017
13,364
- -

Population of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.2%
96%
+0.21%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.8%
-25.00%
Native
0%
0.4%
-100.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
2.2%
-13.64%
Asian
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.5%
+120.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.4 +1.53% 45.7 +3.39% 47.1 +1.07%
2020 45.7 +3.39% 44.2 +7.8% 46.6 0%
2019 44.2 +2.08% 41 +1.23% 46.6 +2.19%
2018 43.3 +4.09% 40.5 +1.25% 45.6 +6.05%
2017 41.6 - 40 - 43 -

The median age of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 971 -45.54% 647 -5.85% 584 589
10 to 19 669 +22.82% 767 +11.3% 828 828
20 to 29 643 -8.71% 960 -44.02% 583 593
30 to 39 850 +1.14% 886 -61.32% 857 454
40 to 49 644 +30.17% 826 +20.56% 850 999
50 to 59 1,061 -6.45% 1,107 -16.36% 967 928
60 to 69 759 +18.75% 1,062 +4.22% 899 1,105
70+ 674 +46.4% 838 +20.03% 1,031 995

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee is $54,191.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Soddy-Daisy.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,962.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,583.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,754.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Soddy-Daisy, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Soddy-Daisy, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee is currently $68,458.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.95% of households in Soddy-Daisy are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Soddy-Daisy against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.48%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.95%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Soddy-Daisy is $29,491.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Soddy-Daisy by the total population of Soddy-Daisy.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Soddy-Daisy to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Soddy-Daisy that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Soddy-Daisy over the age of 16 is 10,781.

Of those people, a total of 54.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Soddy-Daisy is 52.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 520 49.00% 9.00%
20 to 24 years 523 77.60% 15.00%
25 to 29 years 653 54.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 665 93.10% 1.90%
35 to 44 years 1,534 81.50% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 1,796 86.00% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 1,060 51.70% 12.20%
60 to 64 years 1,170 41.50% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 1,644 18.90% 2.60%
75 years and over 1,216 8.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Soddy-Daisy. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,535 55.00% 4.30%
Black or African American 81 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 13 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 152 46.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 157 71.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,401 54.60% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Soddy-Daisy as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Soddy-Daisy is 5,631, with median earnings of $38,523.00.

Women in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee earning approximately 70.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,631 $38,523.00
Male 3,026 $47,421.00
Female 2,605 $33,245.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 414 $79,375.00
Business and Financial 199 $50,478.00
Computer and Mathematical 82 $108,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 164 $93,333.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 115 $41,159.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 365 $48,456.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $45,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 310 $50,000.00
Healthcare Support 142 $32,887.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 45 $23,897.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 113 $19,821.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 270 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 109 $45,040.00
Sales 549 $31,957.00
Office and Administrative Support 683 $35,852.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 35 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 590 $35,556.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $41,056.00
Production 662 $40,111.00
Transportation and Material Moving 231 $36,827.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 262 $77,857.00 152 $82,589.00
Business and Financial 101 $50,104.00 98 $50,682.00
Computer and Mathematical 82 $108,125.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 156 $103,125.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $35,481.00 72 $41,636.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 97 $56,291.00 268 $42,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $88,333.00 286 $46,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 142 $32,887.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $24,853.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 41 $2,499.00 72 $27,907.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 128 $23,333.00 142 $25,144.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $0.00 85 $17,344.00
Sales 222 $55,972.00 327 $30,016.00
Office and Administrative Support 158 $43,446.00 525 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 582 $35,694.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 213 $41,272.00 10 $0.00
Production 444 $56,889.00 218 $31,351.00
Transportation and Material Moving 176 $47,188.00 55 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,362 households in Soddy-Daisy, with an average household size of 2.42 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,589 families in Soddy-Daisy with an average family size of 2.97 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,535 352 702 1,773
Average Household Size 2.96 2.98 3.41 1.14
Total Families 2,535 352 702 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.83 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 3,589 families in Soddy-Daisy, 4.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Soddy-Daisy:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,705 housing units in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,362 93.99%
Vacant 343 6.01%

20.51% of the total 5,705 housing units in Soddy-Daisy are rental units. This is approximately 1,170 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,988 are occupied by the owner - or 69.90% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Soddy-Daisy is $810.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Soddy-Daisy that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    204
  • Less than $500
    42
  • $500 to $999
    911
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    206
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    11
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Soddy-Daisy is $169,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Soddy-Daisy that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    186
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    756
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    760
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    710
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    862
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    428
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    263
  • $1,000,000 or more
    23

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Soddy-Daisy. The chart below shows the number of properties in Soddy-Daisy that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    409
  • 1940 to 1949
    358
  • 1950 to 1959
    313
  • 1960 to 1969
    792
  • 1970 to 1979
    750
  • 1980 to 1989
    785
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,060
  • 2000 to 2009
    842
  • 2010 to 2013
    389
  • 2014 or later
    7

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Soddy-Daisy that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    185
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,660
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,006
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,511

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Soddy-Daisy get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Soddy-Daisy that commute to work in a particular way.

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Soddy-Daisy.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    43
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    391
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    488
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    669
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    743
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    564
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,323
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    259
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    216
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    310
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    25
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

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