County · Tennessee
Campbell County, Tennessee
Campbell County, Tennessee. Campbell County had 40,290 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 13 census tracts. GEOID 47013.
Campbell County is one of the 9 counties of the Knoxville, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,290
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 39,272 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,761
Median household income
$51,557
±$3,039 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$186,500
±$13,322 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$716
±$39 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Campbell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 39,272 residents in Campbell County. The Census Bureau estimates 40,290 for July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 39,761 over 480 square miles of land.
| Measure | Campbell County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,761 | 7,066,383 | −36 |
| Households | 17,186±413 | 2,824,277 | +994 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.05 | 2.45 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 20,559±26 | 3,143,670 | −411 |
Campbell County's population since 2000
From 39,854 in 2000 to 40,290 in 2025: up 1.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Campbell County?
Campbell County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is La Follette with 7,176 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| La Follette | 7,430 | $37,581 |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksboro | 2,306 | $68,750 |
| Caryville | 2,212 | $56,394 |
| Jellico | 2,154 | $41,467 |
| FincastleGEOID 4726120 | 1,611 | $51,591 |
| Rocky Top | 1,628 | $32,868 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Campbell County?
The median resident of Campbell County is 44.2 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.0%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Campbell County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2±0.4 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±0.2 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% | 7.4% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.7%±0.1 pts | 71.0% | −0.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | −0.2 pts |
| 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%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 25.9%±1.9 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7%±1.3 pts | 10.0% | −2.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.5%±1.7 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.7%±2.2 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8%±1.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Campbell County earn?
Half of Campbell County's 17,186 households earn less than $51,557 a year (±$3,039), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $48,985 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Campbell County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,557±$3,039 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,528±$4,007 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,300±$1,814 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.5%±2.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.1%±5.3 pts | 18.8% | −9.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.5%±2.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.9%±2.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 Campbell County?
Owners occupy 69.2% of Campbell County's occupied homes and renters 30.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $186,500 by its owner (±$13,322). The median renter pays $716 a month including utilities, and 32.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Campbell County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $186,500±$13,322 | $286,700 | +$58,016 |
| Median gross rent | $716±$39 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.5%±4.9 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,277±$80 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.2%±2.3 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,559±26 | 3,143,670 | −411 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±3.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.0%±2.2 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.7%±1.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.6%±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Campbell County building?
Builders took permits for 156 new housing units across Campbell County in 2025 (150 single-family), 3.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Campbell County get to work?
81.2% of Campbell County's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Campbell County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.5%±1.8 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | −4.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2%±3.3 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±2.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±1.7 pts | 12.9% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min±1.8 | 25.7 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 are Campbell County's census tracts?
Campbell County is divided into 13 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,616 (Tract 9507.02) to $71,290 (Tract 9509).
| Tract 950147013950100 | 2,580±551 | $41,890 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950247013950200 | 2,321±286 | $41,638 |
| Tract 950347013950300 | 1,617±312 | $44,537 |
| Tract 950447013950400 | 4,853±568 | $55,664 |
| Tract 950547013950500 | 5,295±522 | $58,281 |
| Tract 9506.0147013950601 | 2,301±401 | $43,223 |
| Tract 9506.0247013950602 | 2,307±297 | $50,288 |
| Tract 9507.0147013950701 | 2,120±264 | $55,654 |
| Tract 9507.0247013950702 | 2,771±409 | $29,616 |
| Tract 950847013950800 | 2,387±490 | $49,393 |
| Tract 950947013950900 | 3,244±475 | $71,290 |
| Tract 951047013951000 | 2,272±417 | $50,135 |
| Tract 951147013951100 | 5,693±745 | $67,944 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Campbell County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 76th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th of 95 |
| Median household income | 76th of 95 |
| Median home value | 57th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 82nd of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 86th of 95 |
| Median age | 31st of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Campbell County 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.