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Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Soddy-Daisy, city, in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Soddy-Daisy had 13,474 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,070 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,231 (±28). GEOID 4769560.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,474
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,070 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,231 ±28
Median household income
$75,113
±$8,773 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$256,600
±$29,171 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,047
±$98 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Soddy-Daisy and what county is it in?
Soddy-Daisy is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It covers 23.2 square miles of land, 564 residents per square mile in 2020.
Soddy-Daisy 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 Soddy-Daisy, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,474 people lived in Soddy-Daisy on July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 13,070 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,231 (±28).
| Measure | Soddy-Daisy | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,231 ±28 | 376,192 | −167 |
| Households | 5,232 ±268 | 154,181 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.13 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,562 ±305 | 168,013 | −678 |
Soddy-Daisy's population since 2000
From 11,530 in 2000 to 13,474 in 2025: up 16.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Soddy-Daisy 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 Soddy-Daisy?
The median resident of Soddy-Daisy is 45.6 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.4%.
| Measure | Soddy-Daisy | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 ±3.0 | 39.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.0% ±2.5 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8% ±3.6 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±2.5 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.6% ±2.6 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.2% ±2.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8% ±2.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±2.8 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1% ±2.8 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.9% ±3.5 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±1.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±4.5 pts | 84.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±2.2 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 Soddy-Daisy earn?
Half of Soddy-Daisy's 5,232 households earn less than $75,113 a year (±$8,773), against $76,183 in Hamilton County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,193 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,920 after inflation. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Soddy-Daisy | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,113 ±$8,773 | $76,183 | +$15,920 |
| Mean household income | $90,727 ±$7,347 | $108,057 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,887 ±$2,692 | $45,341 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.4% ±2.9 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3% ±6.8 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1% ±2.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±3.0 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0% ±3.0 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 Soddy-Daisy?
Owners occupy 75.7% of Soddy-Daisy's occupied homes and renters 24.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $256,600 by its owner (±$29,171). The median renter pays $1,047 a month including utilities, and 37.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Soddy-Daisy | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $256,600 ±$29,171 | $312,800 | +$77,165 |
| Median gross rent | $1,047 ±$98 | $1,253 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.1% ±10.4 pts | 38.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,631 ±$91 | $1,608 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.7% ±4.6 pts | 63.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.3% ±4.6 pts | 36.1% | – |
| Housing units | 5,562 ±305 | 168,013 | −678 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±5.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.3% ±5.0 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.6% ±4.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±1.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.6% ±3.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2% ±2.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±1.6 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 many new homes is Soddy-Daisy building?
Builders took permits for 43 new housing units in Soddy-Daisy in 2025 (43 in single-family houses), 3.2 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 Soddy-Daisy work and get to work?
79.0% of Soddy-Daisy's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Soddy-Daisy | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3% ±4.1 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% | +2.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0% ±3.6 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±2.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.6% ±2.9 pts | 14.3% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min ±2.1 | 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 Soddy-Daisy?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Soddy-Daisy, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $73,311 (Tract 103.08) to $85,833 (Tract 103.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 103.06Hamilton County | 3,734 | $85,833 |
| Tract 103.08Hamilton County | 2,990 | $73,311 |
| Tract 103.09Hamilton County | 2,837 | $48,500 |
| Tract 102.01Hamilton County | 4,507 | $105,625 |
| Tract 103.05Hamilton County | 3,952 | $89,867 |
| Tract 104.12Hamilton County | 4,458 | $81,346 |
| Tract 104.34Hamilton County | 2,782 | $103,500 |
| Tract 104.11Hamilton County | 8,123 | $97,894 |
| Tract 103.03Hamilton County | 3,354 | $73,162 |
| Tract 110.01Hamilton County | 2,447 | $96,607 |
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 Soddy-Daisy) · Census block assignment files
How does Soddy-Daisy compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Soddy-Daisy is the 2,597th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 50th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Soddy-Daisy ranks 75th 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 | 50th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 123rd | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 170th | 289 |
| Median household income | 75th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 79th | 289 |
| Median home value | 103rd | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 89th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 195th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 106th | 276 |
| Median age | 56th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 102nd | 289 |
| Work from home | 101st | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 116th | 288 |
Soddy-Daisy's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Soddy-Daisy 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 Soddy-Daisy?
14 of the 57 figures for Soddy-Daisy 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 Soddy-Daisy 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 Soddy-Daisy.