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Elizabethton, TN


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Elizabethton, Tennessee

Elizabethton, Tennessee, in Carter county, is 8 miles E of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 109 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Johnson City - Kingsport - Bristol metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Elizabethton is home to some 13,372 residents.

The People and Families of Elizabethton

In Elizabethton, about 48% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Elizabethton than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elizabethton had a median family income of $33,333.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,210) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Elizabethton. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Elizabethton Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Elizabethton was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Elizabethton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Elizabethton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyElizabethton Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Elizabethton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Elizabethton, TN

Comparing Elizabethton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity45
Well-Paid Single Women36
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People Above Poverty24
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes83
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime22

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