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SULLIVAN COUNTY, TN

The social environment is increasingly recognized as associated with the overall health of a population.  The social environment is linked to health in many elements, including educational system, levels of prosperity, work settings, and social class.  Demographic data serves as a denominator for calculating many health related indicators.The table below outlines the 2000 and 2010 Census findings for Sullivan County.  Official census data collection occurs every 10 years, however the U.S. Census Bureau does provide yearly estimates for each of the measures listed below.  You can find the current estimates by clicking on this link.

Sullivan County 2010 CensusSullivan County 2000 Census
Total Population156,823153,048

Economic Status

Individual living below poverty level25,317 (16.6%)19,453 (12.9%)
Median Household Income$39,957$33,529
Personal Income Per Captia$23,263$24,451

Educational Attainment 2

Percent High School Graduates34%75.8%
Percent No High School Diploma10.6%24.2%
Percent Bachelor’s Degree13.0%18.1%
Percent Graduate or Professional Degree7.0%6.0%

Age Distribution 2

≤ 19 years of age23%21.8%
65-84 years of age16.5%14.3%
≥ 85 years of age2.3%1.6%

Non-white Population 2

African American/Black2.1%1.9%
American Indian0.3%0.2%
Asian0.6%0.4%
Hispanic Origin1.5%0.7%

 

  1. Source:  U.S. Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts. Data derived from Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits, Consolidated Federal Funds Report Last Revised: Thursday, 07-Jun-2012 13:40:15 EDT
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2006-2010 5 year estimates

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