Town · Tennessee
Rogersville, Tennessee
Rogersville, town, in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Rogersville had 4,690 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,671 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,647 (±16). GEOID 4764820.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,690
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,671 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,647 ±16
Median household income
$47,500
±$3,401 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$192,800
±$42,460 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$627
±$101 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Rogersville and what county is it in?
Rogersville is a town in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 1,243 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rogersville is in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 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 Rogersville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,690 people lived in Rogersville on July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,671 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,647 (±16).
| Measure | Rogersville | Hawkins County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,647 ±16 | 57,964 | +210 |
| Households | 1,784 ±177 | 23,567 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.24 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,042 ±194 | 27,445 | no clear change |
Rogersville's population since 2000
From 4,240 in 2000 to 4,690 in 2025: up 10.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rogersville 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 Rogersville?
The median resident of Rogersville is 37.5 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 2.5%.
| Measure | Rogersville | Hawkins County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±2.2 | 46.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2% ±4.2 pts | 19.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.6% ±4.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±3.5 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.7% ±2.3 pts | 93.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.4% ±3.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 24.0% ±5.4 pts | 21.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.9% ±5.9 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2% ±3.7 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.5% ±7.5 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±3.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.9% ±6.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8% ±3.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 Rogersville earn?
Half of Rogersville's 1,784 households earn less than $47,500 a year (±$3,401), against $56,936 in Hawkins County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $48,232 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rogersville | Hawkins County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,500 ±$3,401 | $56,936 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,283 ±$11,635 | $72,222 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,879 ±$4,701 | $30,267 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.7% ±9.3 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2% ±16.5 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.6% ±7.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% ±3.9 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±5.0 pts | 86.2% | – |
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 Rogersville?
Owners occupy 54.4% of Rogersville's occupied homes and renters 45.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $192,800 by its owner (±$42,460). The median renter pays $627 a month including utilities, and 40.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rogersville | Hawkins County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $192,800 ±$42,460 | $176,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $627 ±$101 | $785 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.5% ±16.0 pts | 33.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,252 ±$218 | $1,136 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.4% ±8.9 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.6% ±8.9 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 2,042 ±194 | 27,445 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.1% ±6.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.3% ±8.9 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±3.8 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.4% ±5.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% ±6.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
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 Rogersville building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Rogersville in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.6 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 Rogersville work and get to work?
80.5% of Rogersville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes.
| Measure | Rogersville | Hawkins County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.4% ±7.9 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9% ±9.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.5% ±10.2 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±4.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 4.5% ±5.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4% ±8.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min ±9.9 | 27.7 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 Rogersville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Rogersville, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 503.01Hawkins County | 4,800 | $48,614 |
| Tract 503.02Hawkins County | 3,889 | $65,793 |
| Tract 504Hawkins County | 5,971 | $48,169 |
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 Rogersville) · Census block assignment files
How does Rogersville compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rogersville is the 5,079th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 108th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Rogersville ranks 215th 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 | 108th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 168th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st | 289 |
| Median household income | 215th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 195th | 289 |
| Median home value | 178th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 247th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 120th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 133rd | 276 |
| Median age | 200th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 238th | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 82nd | 288 |
Rogersville's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Rogersville 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 Rogersville?
22 of the 57 figures for Rogersville 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 Rogersville 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 Rogersville.