Unified School District · TN
Kingsport City School District
Kingsport City School District is a unified school district in Tennessee with a community population of 56,175. The median household income is $52,557 and the median age is 43.1.
56,175
Population
1067
People / sq mi
$52,557
Median Income
43.1
Median Age
Kingsport City School District covers 53 sq mi of land at 1067.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 49.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,557
Median Household Income
$36,849
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$228,800
Median Home Value
$907
Median Rent
60.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.4%
High School+
30.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kingsport City School District serves a community with a population of 56,175 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Tennessee.
The median household income in Kingsport City School District is $52,557, with a per capita income of $36,849. The poverty rate is 15.4%.
Kingsport City School District is 90.2% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 49.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Kingsport City School District, 90.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Kingsport City School District is $228,800, with a median rent of $907. The homeownership rate is 60.2%.
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Data for Kingsport City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4702190).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.