Vonore Authority

Vonore is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 2,191.

Vonore, Tennessee

With 2,191 residents, Vonore sits in Blount County, Tennessee as a small civic unit. Median household income is $58,317.

Definition and scope

Located in Blount County, Tennessee, Vonore operates within Tennessee's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Knoxville, TN metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Vonore has approximately 2,191 residents. The median age is 41.4 years. Roughly 54% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $290,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 79.6%
• Black or African American: 13.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
• Asian: 1.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Vonore is $58,317. Poverty rate stands at 10.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.2%. Educational attainment: 18.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Vonore:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Village Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Monroe County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Toccoa, Georgia.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 870 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Tennessee State Authority — state-level reference for Tennessee.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.