Demographics & People — Karns, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,835 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,800 |
| Median Age | 33.6 |
| Total Households | 1,439 |
| Family Households | 1,010 |
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1868 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,396 |
| Black or African American | 195 |
| Asian | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 149 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,222 |
| Other groups | 677 |
| English | 663 |
| German | 620 |
| American | 601 |
| Irish | 520 |
| Scotch-Irish | 183 |
| Italian | 178 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 136 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 92 |
Language
| English Only | 3,490 |
| Spanish | 31 |
| Population 5+ | 3,573 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 201 |
| Population 18+ | 2,899 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 20.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Karns, Tennessee.