City · Tennessee
Hohenwald, Tennessee
Hohenwald, city, in Lewis County, Tennessee. Hohenwald had 4,151 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,668 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,884 (±13). GEOID 4735160.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,151
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,668 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,884 ±13
Median household income
$51,440
±$13,808 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$125,600
±$27,642 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$968
±$499 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Hohenwald and what county is it in?
Hohenwald is a city in Lewis County, Tennessee. It covers 5.3 square miles of land, 696 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hohenwald, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,151 people lived in Hohenwald on July 1, 2025, up 13.3% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,668 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,884 (±13).
| Measure | Hohenwald | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,884 ±13 | 12,992 | +211 |
| Households | 1,635 ±272 | 5,387 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.38 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,836 ±259 | 5,804 | no clear change |
Hohenwald's population since 2000
From 3,754 in 2000 to 4,151 in 2025: up 10.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hohenwald as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hohenwald?
The median resident of Hohenwald is 43.8 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 9.0%.
| Measure | Hohenwald | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8 ±8.9 | 41.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±5.0 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2% ±6.3 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Male | 52.7% ±5.3 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.9% ±4.3 pts | 91.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.0% ±4.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±3.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 23.9% ±7.3 pts | 19.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.2% ±5.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.7% ±7.2 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.9% ±4.5 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4% ±4.2 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hohenwald earn?
Half of Hohenwald's 1,635 households earn less than $51,440 a year (±$13,808), against $56,285 in Lewis County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $36,767 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,673 after inflation. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hohenwald | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,440 ±$13,808 | $56,285 | +$14,673 |
| Mean household income | $59,449 ±$9,562 | $81,653 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,444 ±$3,573 | $35,518 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.4% ±10.7 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.6% ±18.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.4% ±10.4 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±3.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2% ±6.4 pts | 81.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hohenwald?
Owners occupy 81.7% of Hohenwald's occupied homes and renters 18.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $125,600 by its owner (±$27,642). The median renter pays $968 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Hohenwald | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $125,600 ±$27,642 | $173,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $968 ±$499 | $708 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 11.3% ±13.3 pts | 24.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,014 ±$250 | $1,218 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.7% ±7.7 pts | 81.9% | +17.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.3% ±7.7 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,836 ±259 | 5,804 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.5% ±18.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.4% ±8.4 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.2% ±8.2 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±2.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±4.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2% ±2.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±4.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hohenwald building?
Builders took permits for 24 new housing units in Hohenwald in 2025 (21 in single-family houses), 5.8 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hohenwald work and get to work?
84.7% of Hohenwald's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Hohenwald | Lewis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3% ±7.6 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% ±5.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.7% ±11.5 pts | 81.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.3% ±11.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.1% ±2.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min ±6.7 | 33.6 min | +11.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hohenwald?
No census tract lies mostly in Hohenwald; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702Lewis County | 7,808 | $54,915 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hohenwald) · Census block assignment files
How does Hohenwald compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hohenwald is the 5,411th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 119th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Hohenwald ranks 189th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 119th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 27th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 137th | 289 |
| Median household income | 189th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 220th | 289 |
| Median home value | 262nd | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 102nd | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 84th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 259th | 276 |
| Median age | 89th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 74th | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 88th | 288 |
Hohenwald's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Hohenwald with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hohenwald?
23 of the 57 figures for Hohenwald on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hohenwald are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hohenwald.