Census-designated place · Tennessee
Middle Valley, Tennessee
Middle Valley, census-designated place, in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Middle Valley had 12,187 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,249). GEOID 4748360.
Residents, 2020-2024
12,187
±1,249 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,695
Median household income
$95,000
±$10,028 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$319,400
±$25,171 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,180
±$104 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Middle Valley and what county is it in?
Middle Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It covers 9.8 square miles of land, 1,198 residents per square mile in 2020.
Middle Valley is in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Middle Valley, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Middle Valley's population at 12,187 (±1,249). The 2020 Census counted 11,695 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Middle Valley is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Middle Valley | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,187 ±1,249 | 376,192 | no clear change |
| Households | 4,846 ±383 | 154,181 | +484 |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.15 | 2.38 | −0.26 |
| Housing units | 5,037 ±377 | 168,013 | no clear change |
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 Middle Valley?
The median resident of Middle Valley is 45.4 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.2%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Middle Valley | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4 ±2.5 | 39.5 | +6.5 |
| Under 18 years | 19.8% ±3.7 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4% ±2.7 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±3.6 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% ±4.5 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.5% ±5.7 pts | 68.3% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.2 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9% ±2.4 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±3.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±2.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±3.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0% ±4.6 pts | 9.7% | +5.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.1% ±4.0 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.8% ±5.1 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.6% ±3.5 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±3.5 pts | 84.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 Middle Valley earn?
Half of Middle Valley's 4,846 households earn less than $95,000 a year (±$10,028), against $76,183 in Hamilton County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $84,826 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Middle Valley | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,000 ±$10,028 | $76,183 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $127,859 ±$22,543 | $108,057 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,778 ±$8,966 | $45,341 | +$11,896 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.0% ±2.8 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.5% ±11.4 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6% ±2.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±1.9 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.0% ±2.5 pts | 91.5% | – |
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 Middle Valley?
Owners occupy 83.7% of Middle Valley's occupied homes and renters 16.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $319,400 by its owner (±$25,171). The median renter pays $1,180 a month including utilities, and 19.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Middle Valley | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $319,400 ±$25,171 | $312,800 | +$108,336 |
| Median gross rent | $1,180 ±$104 | $1,253 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.4% ±11.5 pts | 38.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,448 ±$108 | $1,608 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.7% ±5.0 pts | 63.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.3% ±5.0 pts | 36.1% | – |
| Housing units | 5,037 ±377 | 168,013 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.7% ±2.9 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3% ±1.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.5% ±4.3 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
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 do people in Middle Valley work and get to work?
77.1% of Middle Valley's workers drive alone and 18.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Middle Valley | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.3% ±4.6 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±2.6 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1% ±5.1 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.7% ±4.9 pts | 14.3% | +15.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min ±1.4 | 22.1 min | no clear change |
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 Middle Valley?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Middle Valley, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $81,346 (Tract 104.12) to $97,894 (Tract 104.11).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 104.11Hamilton County | 8,123 | $97,894 |
| Tract 104.12Hamilton County | 4,458 | $81,346 |
| Tract 104.13Hamilton County | 4,457 | $107,976 |
| Tract 104.31Hamilton County | 7,217 | $76,295 |
| Tract 103.04Hamilton County | 5,600 | $104,250 |
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 Middle Valley) · Census block assignment files
How does Middle Valley compare with other places in Tennessee?
Middle Valley ranks 40th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 54th | 289 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th | 289 |
| Median household income | 40th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 27th | 289 |
| Median home value | 59th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 61st | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 219th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67th | 276 |
| Median age | 60th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 64th | 289 |
| Work from home | 31st | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 178th | 288 |
Middle Valley's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
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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 Middle Valley?
15 of the 57 figures for Middle Valley 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 Middle Valley 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' school search.