Kingsport, Tennessee Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

What is the Population & Steets in KingSport City? The city is located in Tennessee and has a population of slightly less than 53,000. A higher percentage of residents are retired than the national average, while young professionals are underrepresented. Residents in Kingsport are on average a little older than the state average, at just over forty-three. In addition, about sixty-two percent of the population owns their own homes. As for the cost of living, residents pay an average monthly rent of $655, which is considerably lower than the state average.

In terms of commute times, Kingsport residents drive an average of 20 minutes to work. This is considerably shorter than the average commute time for cities in the state. The prevailing mode of transportation is a car, with 37% of residents choosing to drive to work. Walking or public transportation are not common in Kingsport. The city's population is projected to increase by fifteen percent over the next five years.

In addition to the public school system, Kingsport's population is served by eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. In addition to public schooling, the city is home to eight private academies, most of which have religious affiliations. As of the most recent census, the city had a population of 55442. However, Kingsport is not the county seat of either county.