Demographics & People — La Follette, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,308 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,200 |
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| Median Age | 38.2 |
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| Total Households | 3,249 |
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| Family Households | 1,955 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0849 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,855 |
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| Black or African American | 14 |
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| Asian | 26 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 277 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,373 |
| Other groups | 1,464 |
| Irish | 638 |
| German | 604 |
| American | 599 |
| Scottish | 478 |
| English | 402 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 343 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 243 |
| French (except Basque) | 155 |
Language
| English Only | 6,794 |
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| Spanish | 99 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,913 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 345 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,797 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for La Follette, Tennessee.
