Sewanee, TN

Sewanee, Tennessee

Sewanee is home to some 2,361 residents.

The People and Families of Sewanee

In Sewanee, about 24% of adults are married.

There are more females than males in Sewanee than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sewanee had a median family income of $75,681. More so than most places, the people in Sewanee generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Sewanee are poor than in most places in Tennessee. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Sewanee.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,900) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Sewanee. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Sewanee Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Sewanee was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Sewanee, 64% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Sewanee it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Sewanee, TN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents

Sewanee Almanac

Sewanee Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sewanee Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Sewanee residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sewanee, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sewanee Colleges

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Sewanee: The University of the South

(List of All Tennessee Colleges)

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