Town · Tennessee
Vonore, Tennessee
Vonore, town, in Monroe County, Tennessee. Vonore had 1,715 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,574 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,191 (±471). GEOID 4777480.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,715
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,574 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,191 ±471
Median household income
$58,317
±$19,475 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$290,900
±$49,057 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,086
±$487 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Vonore and what county is it in?
Vonore is a town in Monroe County, Tennessee. It covers 8.8 square miles of land, 179 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | 1,574 | 100.0% |
| Blount County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Vonore, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,715 people lived in Vonore on July 1, 2025, up 8.8% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,574 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,191 (±471).
| Measure | Vonore | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,191 ±471 | 47,695 | no clear change |
| Households | 937 ±201 | 19,714 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.30 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 979 ±207 | 21,764 | no clear change |
Vonore's population since 2000
From 1,162 in 2000 to 1,715 in 2025: up 47.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Vonore 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 Vonore?
The median resident of Vonore is 41.4 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.9%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Vonore | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 ±9.0 | 45.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±5.8 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0% ±5.7 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±5.4 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.6% ±10.5 pts | 86.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.9% ±11.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±4.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3% ±7.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5% ±3.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.9% ±4.3 pts | 22.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.5% ±6.8 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6% ±3.6 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.0% ±5.0 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0% ±3.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.8% ±11.3 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
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 Vonore earn?
Half of Vonore's 937 households earn less than $58,317 a year (±$19,475), against $56,895 in Monroe County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $57,523 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Vonore | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,317 ±$19,475 | $56,895 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,827 ±$16,520 | $71,575 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,038 ±$6,102 | $29,835 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1% ±4.5 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.6% ±10.0 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3% ±2.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.9 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2% ±2.4 pts | 85.1% | – |
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 Vonore?
Owners occupy 53.7% of Vonore's occupied homes and renters 46.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $290,900 by its owner (±$49,057). The median renter pays $1,086 a month including utilities, and 48.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Vonore | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $290,900 ±$49,057 | $227,500 | +$108,388 |
| Median gross rent | $1,086 ±$487 | $714 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.0% ±26.9 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,298 ±$140 | $1,221 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.7% ±12.8 pts | 72.2% | −15.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.3% ±12.8 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Housing units | 979 ±207 | 21,764 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.4% ±12.7 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.0% ±4.9 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±2.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2% ±3.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±4.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
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 Vonore building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Vonore in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 4.7 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 Vonore work and get to work?
78.9% of Vonore's workers drive alone and 10.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes.
| Measure | Vonore | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8% ±6.5 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9% ±7.0 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2% ±4.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±4.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.2% ±5.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min ±6.3 | 28.3 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 Vonore?
No census tract lies mostly in Vonore; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9250.02Monroe County | 4,142 | $57,420 |
| Tract 9250.01Monroe County | 4,606 | $85,907 |
| Tract 115.02Blount County | 4,149 | $66,387 |
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 Vonore) · Census block assignment files
How does Vonore compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Vonore is the 8,256th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 191st-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Vonore ranks 143rd 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 | 191st | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 51st | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 272nd | 289 |
| Median household income | 143rd | 287 |
| Per capita income | 78th | 289 |
| Median home value | 81st | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 81st | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 176th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 159th | 276 |
| Median age | 127th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 239th | 289 |
| Work from home | 104th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 114th | 288 |
Vonore's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Vonore 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 Vonore?
18 of the 57 figures for Vonore 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 Vonore 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 Vonore.