Harriman: Demographics & People
Census counts 6,090 people in Harriman, in 2,545 households. Population grew 1.1% from 6,021 (2022) to 6,090 (2024). Median age 39.9 years. (7.4y younger than Roane County; 4.9y older than Tennessee). Children under 18 are 20% of the population. Population is 80% White (non-Hispanic) and 11% Black. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.19). 56% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,365 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 25% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Tennessee avg 2.5).
- 44% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Tennessee 42%).
- 59 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Tennessee 65).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.1% from 6,021 (2022) to 6,090 (2024) — about 1.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~6,160 (extrapolated at 0.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 6,254.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 21,035 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 6,021 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 6,090 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 6,090 people (vs Tennessee 63,091) |
| Population Estimate | 6,254 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.9y is 1.0 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 20% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.9 years (vs Tennessee 35.0y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 19.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 6,090 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,191 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,323.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,516.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,060 |
| Population under 18 | 1,191 |
| Median age | 39.9 years (vs Tennessee 35.0y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 6,090 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.19 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 5,003 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 526 |
| Asian residents | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 52 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 18.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 89.5% |
| Asian population | 0.1% (vs Tennessee 1.9%) |
| Black population | 11.3% (vs Tennessee 16.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.9% (vs Tennessee 10.0%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 80.3% (vs Tennessee 66.3%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 0% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 4,219 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,761 |
| Share born in this state | 69.3% |
| Share born in another state | 30.7% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 28.9% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 25 |
| From Europe | 1 |
| From Africa | 16 |
Households & Family Composition
2,545 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 56% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,433 families, 23% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,254 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,433 |
| Married couples with children | 327 |
| Single-parent households | 62 |
| Average household size | 2.34 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 18.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 133 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 51 |
| Family households | 1,416 households (vs Tennessee 15,978) |
| Households that are families | 55.6% (vs Tennessee 58.5%) |
| Total households | 2,545 households (vs Tennessee 25,255) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 16.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,365 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 16.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 18,753 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 17,388 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,365 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 582 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 10.0% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 111 residents live in group quarters (1.8% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 111 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 47129 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 47 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 129 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Morgan |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 30.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 24.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 37.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 47129 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Morgan County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 622 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 47129 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Morgan County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 53.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 45.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 21,403 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 6 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 19.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 6,090, growing, family-oriented, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 6,090 people (vs Tennessee 63,091) |
| Town Summary · County | Morgan County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade