State Cancer Profiles

Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Tennessee by County
Poverty: Persons below 150% of poverty
All Ages, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Count

Tennessee

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,547,792.
• Rank within US : This state is ranked 41 of 52

United States

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 65,652,285.
• Rank within US : N/A

Moore County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,476.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1554 of 3143

Van Buren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,490.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1845 of 3143

Trousdale County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,748.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 977 of 3143

Houston County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,794.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1481 of 3143

Pickett County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 37.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 1,865.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2949 of 3143

Lake County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 46.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,101.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3104 of 3143

Clay County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,494.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2712 of 3143

Perry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,512.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2496 of 3143

Stewart County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 2,561.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 908 of 3143

Lewis County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,037.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1812 of 3143

Crockett County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,255.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Hancock County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 50.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,338.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3120 of 3143

Meigs County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,373.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2040 of 3143

Cannon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,575.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1862 of 3143

Jackson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 3,598.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2558 of 3143

Polk County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,039.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1659 of 3143

Decatur County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 36.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,072.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2897 of 3143

Smith County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,158.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1242 of 3143

Chester County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,316.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2121 of 3143

Wayne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,350.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2512 of 3143

Grundy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,392.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2698 of 3143

Bledsoe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,603.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2747 of 3143

Union County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,665.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1696 of 3143

Benton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,669.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2459 of 3143

Humphreys County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 4,842.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2051 of 3143

Morgan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,098.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2168 of 3143

Hickman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,415.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1586 of 3143

Johnson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,423.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2737 of 3143

Sequatchie County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,443.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2764 of 3143

Unicoi County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,632.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2671 of 3143

Haywood County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 34.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 5,924.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2788 of 3143

Fentress County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,018.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2671 of 3143

Grainger County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,224.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2067 of 3143

Hardeman County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,236.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Cheatham County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,325.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 465 of 3143

Overton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,424.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2357 of 3143

DeKalb County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,592.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2694 of 3143

Macon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 26.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 6,756.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2099 of 3143

Giles County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 24.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,111.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1764 of 3143

Lincoln County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,208.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1198 of 3143

Lauderdale County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,328.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2657 of 3143

Carroll County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,410.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2152 of 3143

Henderson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,509.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2210 of 3143

McNairy County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,555.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2459 of 3143

Fayette County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,620.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 834 of 3143

Marshall County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,669.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1454 of 3143

White County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 7,836.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2357 of 3143

Marion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,143.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2332 of 3143

Scott County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 39.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,442.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 3009 of 3143

Hardin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 32.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,499.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2653 of 3143

Obion County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,565.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2332 of 3143

Claiborne County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,716.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2322 of 3143

Dickson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 8,943.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 603 of 3143

Franklin County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 9,344.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1554 of 3143

Henry County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 9,494.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2477 of 3143

Rhea County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 9,516.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2415 of 3143

Weakley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 9,558.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2572 of 3143

Dyer County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 10,137.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2297 of 3143

Loudon County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 10,684.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 961 of 3143

Jefferson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 10,854.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1140 of 3143

Warren County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 11,340.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2252 of 3143

Bedford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 11,556.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1586 of 3143

Cocke County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 33.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,095.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2764 of 3143

Campbell County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,176.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2593 of 3143

Robertson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,306.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 635 of 3143

Roane County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,408.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1612 of 3143

Gibson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,461.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1929 of 3143

McMinn County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,559.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Tipton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,801.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1287 of 3143

Lawrence County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 29.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 12,936.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2415 of 3143

Monroe County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.6 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 13,101.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2357 of 3143

Coffee County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 14,724.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1949 of 3143

Hawkins County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 16,158.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2347 of 3143

Cumberland County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 16,926.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2196 of 3143

Carter County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 31.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 17,077.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2580 of 3143

Maury County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 17,765.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 715 of 3143

Williamson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 7.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 18,039.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 12 of 3143

Anderson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 18,216.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1737 of 3143

Greene County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 18,701.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2168 of 3143

Wilson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 12.9 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 19,450.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 221 of 3143

Hamblen County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 30.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 19,692.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2558 of 3143

Putnam County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 28.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 21,963.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2322 of 3143

Blount County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 22,219.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 593 of 3143

Sevier County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
• Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 22,493.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1629 of 3143

Bradley County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 23,591.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1454 of 3143

Madison County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 25,914.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2196 of 3143

Sumner County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 29,932.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 421 of 3143

Washington County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.5 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 33,206.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1980 of 3143

Sullivan County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 40,018.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1971 of 3143

Montgomery County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 42,964.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1021 of 3143

Rutherford County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 56,439.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 581 of 3143

Hamilton County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 70,260.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1035 of 3143

Knox County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 98,973.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1242 of 3143

Davidson County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 151,354.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 1435 of 3143

Shelby County

• 2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
• Value (Percent) : The value is 27.4 percent.
• People (<150% Of Poverty) : The number of people (<150% of poverty) is 248,005.
• Rank within US : This county is ranked 2210 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 04/21/2025 10:49 pm.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Poverty: Persons below 150% of poverty, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.