Roane County, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 30th-largest in Tennessee
The population of Roane County, Tennessee is 54,403 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $66,218, the median home value is $212,300, and the median age is 47.4.
The population of Roane County has grown 4.7% since 2010 (54,173 → 56,742), a +0.33% annualized rate.
54,403
Population
+0.33%
Annual growth
151
People / sq mi
$66,218
Median Income
$212,300
Median Home Value
Roane County covers 361 sq mi of land at 150.8 people per square mile.
About Roane County, TN
Roane County skews on age — the median resident is 47.4, older than the national median. With 54,403 residents, Roane County is a county in Tennessee. It ranks #30 among counties in Tennessee by population.
The typical household here earns about $66,218, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.6%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $212,300, with typical rent around $767.
22.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 9.1%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Roane County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Roane County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Roane County had a population of 54,173 in 2010 and 56,742 in 2024, a 4.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 56,742 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.33%.
56,742
Population (2024)
54,173
Population (2010)
56,742
Peak (2024)
0.33%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,173 |
| 2011 | 53,996 |
| 2012 | 53,628 |
| 2013 | 53,175 |
| 2014 | 52,870 |
| 2015 | 52,799 |
| 2016 | 52,988 |
| 2017 | 53,039 |
| 2018 | 53,313 |
| 2019 | 53,476 |
| 2020 | 53,664 |
| 2021 | 54,156 |
| 2022 | 55,256 |
| 2023 | 56,223 |
| 2024 | 56,742 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.9% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.4
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
23.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.2% · Seniors (65+): 23.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $66,218$-879 vs state |
| Mean household income | $86,288 |
| Per-capita income | $36,357 |
| Poverty rate | 8.6%-1.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 50.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Roane County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
81.5%
Public transit
9.1%
Work from home
28.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$212,300$-44,500 vs state
Median home value
$767
Median rent
77.6%
Homeownership rate
25,560
Total housing units
88.2%
Occupied
11.8%
Vacant
22.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.4%
With health insurance
92.6%
With broadband internet
32.3%
Foreign-born
9.3%
Veterans (18+)
18.7%
With a disability
97.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.3%
High School+
22.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roane County, Tennessee has a population of 54,403 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 151 people per square mile.
The population of Roane County has grown 4.7% since 2010 (54,173 → 56,742), a +0.33% annualized rate.
The median household income in Roane County, Tennessee is $66,218, with mean (average) household income of $86,288 and per-capita income of $36,357. 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Roane County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.9%), Black or African American (2.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Roane County, Tennessee is 47.4 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Roane County is $212,300 and median monthly rent is $767. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 25,560 total housing units, 11.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Roane County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Roane County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.