Morristown, TN β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Jefferson County Β· Tennessee

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Morristown based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Morristown
National Avg
Tennessee Avg
Population: 65Income: 30Home Value: 16Safety: 100Education: 14Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 40

Quick Stats

Population

30,983

2023 ACS

Median Income

$44,811

2023

Median Home Value

$155,700

2023

Median Rent

$855

2023

Median Age

37.5

Unemployment

7.8%

Cost of Living Index

80.2

100 = national avg

Morristown is a city in Jefferson County, Tennessee, with a population of 30,983 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Morristown is one of the communities in Tennessee.

The median household income in Morristown is $44,811, and the median home value is $155,700. The cost of living index is 80.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $855 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, and the median age is 37.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

30,983

Male

14,959

48.3%

Female

16,024

51.7%

Median Age

37.5

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

9.7%

High School or Higher

36.2%

Foreign Born

11.9%

Veterans

5.8%

Married

34.0%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.401

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

72.2%

Foreign Born

11.9%

White
72.2%
Black
4.9%
Asian
0.7%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
1.5%
Two or More
13.9%
Other
6.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

22.9%

7,086 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

77.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
5,396 (76.2%)
Puerto Rican
448 (6.3%)
Cuban
90 (1.3%)
Salvadoran
24 (0.3%)
Guatemalan
650 (9.2%)
Honduran
40 (0.6%)
Other Hispanic
438 (6.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
42 (20.2%)
Chinese
28 (13.5%)
Filipino
24 (11.5%)
Korean
23 (11.1%)
Japanese
91 (43.8%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
459 (100.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
165 (100.6%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

28,879

English Only

78.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

5,523 speakers

Limited English

11.2%

Language Distribution

Spanish
5,523 (19.1%)
Other Asian
506 (1.8%)
Vietnamese
72 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
68 (0.2%)
German
41 (0.1%)
Chinese
28 (0.1%)
Other Languages
17 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

88.8%

Limited English Proficiency

11.2%

Spanish
52.7% limited English
Other Asian
66.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,805

5.8% of population

Disability Rate

42.3%

763 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$32,904

Unemployment Rate

0.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
23.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
11.0%
Vietnam
28.0%
Korea
0.6%
World War II
1.7%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.5%
35-54
21.9%
55-64
14.0%
65-74
27.5%
75+
31.0%

Male Veterans

1,638

90.7%

Female Veterans

167

9.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$32,904

Non-Veteran Income

$27,698

Difference

$5,206

18.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

763

Without Disability

1,042

Disability Rate

42.3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

12,186

#1 Ancestry

American

8.1% (2,513)

#2 Ancestry

English

7.2% (2,231)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

6.8% (2,109)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
8.1%
English
7.2%
Irish
6.8%
German
6.7%
Scottish
2.7%
French
1.2%
Scotch-Irish
1.2%
European
1.1%
Dutch
0.8%
Italian
0.8%
British
0.6%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
Swedish
0.2%
Polish
0.2%
Danish
0.2%
Norwegian
0.2%
Finnish
0.1%
Lithuanian
0.1%
Austrian
0.1%
Swiss
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

12,466

Family Households

7,480

60.0%

Married Couples

4,549

36.5%

Non-Family Households

4,986

40.0%

Single Mother Households

2,024

16.2%

Single Father Households

907

7.3%

Living Alone

4,016

32.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,497

In Married Couple

3,381

52.0%

With Single Mother

2,275

35.0%

With Single Father

841

12.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$58,799

Married Couple Income

$73,917

Single Mother Income

$29,739

Single Father Income

$48,642

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

823

Grandparents Responsible

600

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$44,811

-39% vs national

Per Capita Income

$26,785

-28% vs national

Poverty Rate

25.4%

+87% vs national

Gini Index

0.5087

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

7.8%

+49% vs national

SNAP Recipients

19.9%

of households

How Morristown Compares

Morristown vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Morristown is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Morristown. The median household income here is $44,811.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
28.1%
$25-50K
26.5%
$50-75K
17.8%
$75-100K
11.2%
$100-150K
10.8%
$150-200K
2.2%
$200K+
3.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

7.8%

+46% vs TN avg

Labor Force

13,669

Employed

12,574

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

9.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

36.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.5

Work from Home

2.0%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

80.2

100 = national avg

-19.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$35,290

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$83,414

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
84.4
Food
84.3
Transportation
68.5
Healthcare
87.4
Utilities
87.4

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$887

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,135

per month

The median household income in Morristown, TN is $44,811, which is 38.8% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,785. The poverty rate of 25.4% is higher than the TN state average of 16.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5087, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 13,669. 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 86.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 80.2, which is 19.8% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 84.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $35,290 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$343,705

Median List Price

$292,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$190

Days on Market

43

Active Inventory

154

Months of Supply

5.5

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$262,761

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,483

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

21.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

30.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.9%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
21.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
30.9%
Listings with Price Drops
18.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 33.5%List Price ↑ 8.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

28

New Listings

43

Pending Sales

42

Homes Sold ↓ 9.7%New Listings ↑ 59.3%Pending ↓ 38.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$190

Median List $/SF

$202

Sale $/SF ↑ 2.2%List $/SF ↑ 19.5%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Morristown, TN? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Morristown, TN metro area, home prices have risen 139.2% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 128.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 70.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 11.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Morristown, TN housing market rather than Morristown alone.

20yr ↑ 139.2%10yr ↑ 128.8%5yr ↑ 70.2%2yr ↑ 11%Q1 1993 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Morristown, TN

Morristown vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Morristown is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$155,700

Median Rent

$855

Total Housing Units

13,867

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Owner Occupied

53.3%

Renter Occupied

46.7%

Median Property Tax

$921

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$785

Housing Types

Single Family
63.7%
Multi-Family
29.1%
Mobile Home
7.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$921

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.59%

of home value

Median Home Value

$155,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,081

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($921) by the median home value ($155,700). In Morristown, TN, this works out to an effective rate of 0.59%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Morristown, TN is $343,705 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 43 days on the market. 21.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $190. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,483/month. About 53.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1977. There are 13,867 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $921. The effective tax rate is 0.59%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

7.65

per 1,000 residents

+194% vs national

Property Crime Rate

24.71

per 1,000 residents

+44% vs national

Total Crimes

1,057

2024

Violent Clearance

63%

cases solved

Property Clearance

37%

cases solved

YoY Change

+15.3%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Morristown Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Morristown vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Morristown is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 3.2%Property ↓ 53.1%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Morristown police solve 100% of murder cases but only 34% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.03100.0%
RapeViolent150.4666.7%
RobberyViolent110.3445.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent2236.8363.2%
BurglaryProperty822.5134.1%
Larceny/TheftProperty63819.5334.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty872.6663.2%

Morristown, TN reported 250 violent crimes and 807 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 residents is 194.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 63% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 638 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 42.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242508077.6524.71
20232129706.6430.39
20222241,1477.2337.01
20212281,0837.5035.61
20202671,2968.8042.73
20192551,4238.4947.36
20182451,3918.2046.55
20172251,3937.5646.79
20161901,3676.4246.22
20152181,5497.4252.73

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

44.9

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

43.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

55.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

24.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

20

Public Assistance

$693K

Individual Assistance

$1.5M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $3.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormApr 2025β€”β€”
Tropical Storm Helene β†’Tropical StormOct 2024$76K$361K
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … β†’Severe StormSep 2023$114Kβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$35K$1.2M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’FloodApr 2019$296Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … β†’Severe StormJun 2017β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm and Flooding β†’Severe Ice StormApr 2015$102Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormMay 2011$36Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMar 2011$33Kβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMay 2003β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding β†’Severe StormApr 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormJan 1998β€”β€”
Extensive Rainfall and Flash Flooding β†’FloodApr 1994β€”β€”
Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm β†’SnowstormMar 1993β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodMay 1984β€”β€”
Tornadoes β†’TornadoApr 1974β€”β€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding β†’FloodMar 1973β€”β€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

24

Total Claims Paid

$268,240

Avg Claim Payout

$11,177

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

1

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

47.92

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Morristown has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, earthquake, lightning. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 24 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $693,068 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,527,589 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.7%

6.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

30.3%

6.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.9%

5.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

20.8%

10.2pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.6%

Arthritis

33.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

22.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

30.3%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

45.4%

Mobility

22.4%

Cognitive

22.7%

Hearing

9.9%

Vision

9.0%

Self-Care

6.4%

Independent Living

13.7%

Morristown has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.3%, 6.8pp above the national average. About 20.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Morristown Hamblen Hospital As...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association2.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital11.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Tennova Healthcare - Newport Medical Center16.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Hancock County Hospital21.7 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Claiborne Medical Center22.1 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

45,654

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSION39,8830
WITT UTILITY DISTRICT5,7710

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

59.0K MT

Top Emitter

Morristown Balefill Landfill

59.0K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Morristown Balefill Landfill
Morristown-Hamblen County Solid Waste System
Waste58,988

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 59.0K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

86.9%

+10% vs national

Work From Home

2.0%

-78% vs national

Carpool

6.8%

Walk / Bike

2.1%

combined

How Morristown's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

6-Year Avg

5

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Cyclist

1

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202344011
20221010020
202188040
202045000
201911000
201833000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Morristown, TN covers travel times and transportation modes. 86.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 2.0% work from home, which is below the TN state average of 7.2%. 6.8% of workers carpool. 1.5% walk to work. 0.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 4 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

83.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.7%

of households

No Internet

12.6%

of households

Total Households

12,466

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.7%
Cellular Data Plan
68.1%
Satellite
3.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.0%
No Internet Access
12.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.8%

of households

Smartphone

82.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

63.4%

of households

Tablet

49.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.8%
Smartphone
82.7%
Desktop / Laptop
63.4%
Tablet
49.6%
Smartphone Only
16.4%
No Computer
10.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.4Β’

per kWh

-35% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

12.1Β’

per kWh

-22% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.2Β’

per kWh

-48% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$143

residential

-2% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

27% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Tennessee averages 12.4Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $143. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Morristown vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

45,654

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MORRISTOWN UTILITIES COMMISSIONCommunitySurface water39,8830
WITT UTILITY DISTRICTCommunitySurface water5,7710

83.7% of households in Morristown have broadband internet access. 67.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.6% of households have no internet access. 16.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 45,654 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Morristown is located in Jefferson County, TN. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Morristown.

Election Overview

Source: Jefferson County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

4,503

17.4%

GOP Votes

21,068

81.6%

Total Votes

25,815

Margin

R+64.2%

Shift from 2020

R+4.9pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+64.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20244,50321,06825,81517.4%81.6%R+64.2
20204,65418,65123,61619.7%79.0%R+59.3
20163,49014,76018,99418.4%77.7%R+59.3

In the 2024 presidential election, Jefferson County recorded 25,815 total votes. Republicans won the county with 81.6% of the vote compared to 17.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+64.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Jefferson County has shifted 4.8 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

221

Total Assets

$277.9M

Total Income

$99.8M

Per 10K Residents

71.3

nonprofits

+36.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

36

Median Assets

$623K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Housing & Shelter
49
Religion
26
Education
15
Human Services
15
Recreation & Sports
14
Arts & Culture
9
Philanthropy
8
Mental Health
6
Youth Development
6
Community Improvement
6
Animal-Related
5
Public Safety
5
Environment
2
Health Care
2
Employment
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Public Benefit
2
Voluntary Health
1
Crime & Legal
1
Civil Rights
1
73.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $205.0M of $277.9M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Morristown

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY INCEducation$111.5M$1.8M2008
WALTERS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$25.8M$2.3M1975
DOUGLAS-CHEROKEE ECONOMIC AUTHORITY INCEducation$19.4M$28.3M1968
LIONS VOLUNTEER BLIND INDUSTRIES INCβ€”$13.9M$6.4M1956
TN VOL MANUFACTERING SERVICES INCEmployment$9.5M$1.5M2002
LAKEWAY CENTER OF THE HANDICAPPED INCβ€”$5.7M$15.2M1979
LCH BENEFIT TRHousing & Shelter$5.4M$349K1999
VOLUNTEER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INCβ€”$5.3M$2.5M1980
WALLACE FOUNDATIONβ€”$5.3M$1.4M1964
MORRISTOWN HAMBLEN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE COMPANYβ€”$3.1M$9.1M1988
TENNESSEES COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$2.9M$3.3M2000
OVERLOOK SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING OF KNOX COUNTY INCHousing & Shelter$2.7M$836K1987
VOLUNTEER HOMES FOR ELDERLYHousing & Shelter$2.6M$897K1986
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL INCEducation$2.6M$1.4M2001
ALPS ADULT DAY SERVICESVoluntary Health$2.5M$1.4M1987
FILMTECH FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$2.4M$484K2018
HOLSTON HOMES FOR ELDERLYHousing & Shelter$2.4M$842K1987
TRINITY HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$2.2M$296K2004
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MORRISTOWN INCYouth Development$2.2M$1.3M1949
VOLUNTEER RESIDENCES TWO INCHousing & Shelter$2.2M$824K1988
UNITED WAY OF HAMBLEN COUNTYPhilanthropy$2.1M$1.3M1971
EAST TENNESSEE HOMES FOR ELDERLYHousing & Shelter$1.7M$652K1991
CROCKETT HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$1.6M$177K2003
BROOKHAVEN HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$1.5M$280K1997
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$1.4M$950K1987
STANFORD HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$1.4M$199K2002
CHATHAM HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$1.4M$116K2006
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FOUNDATION OF MORRISTOWN INCYouth Development$1.3M$385K2003
MORRISTOWN HAMBLEN CENTRAL SERVICESβ€”$1.3M$986K1971
WATERFORD HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$1.3M$184K2001
PORTAGE HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$1.3M$104K2007
HAMBLEN COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONALEXCELLENCE ANDPhilanthropy$1.2M$242K1991
HEARTLAND HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$1.1M$279K1994
DAILY BREAD COMMUNITY KITCHENFood & Agriculture$1.1M$457K1995
APPALACHIAN HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$1.1M$192K1998
MONTICELLO HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$1.0M$79K2007
HIGHLAND HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$967K$65K2011
DAVY CROCKETT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$948K$70K2012
ROSE CENTER AND COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS INCβ€”$947K$325K1977
MORRISTOWN-HAMBLEN HUMANE SOCIETY INCAnimal-Related$838K$554K2014
MORRISTOWN EMERGENCY & RESCUE SQUADβ€”$834K$122K1981
ASPEN HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$802K$270K1992
PHOENIX HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$788K$183K1996
AZTEX HOMES FOR EDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$787K$77K2007
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERβ€”$786K$291K1972
RIDIN HIGH INCHuman Services$773K$217K1999
FRIENDS OF HOSPICE OF THE LAKEWAY AREA INCβ€”$745K$302K1988
WOODBRIDGE HOMES FOR ELDERLY INCHousing & Shelter$704K$137K1997
VOLUNTEER HOUSING MANAGEMENT CORPORATION INCHousing & Shelter$680K$199K1992
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION TEMPORARY SHELTER INCHousing & Shelter$674K$512K1988

Morristown, TN has 221 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $277.9M. The most common category is Housing & Shelter, with 49 organizations. 36 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 71.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

110

Total Approved

$60.6M

Jobs Supported

1,323

Per 10K Residents

35.5

SBA loans

-58.7% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

45

Top Lender

Truist Bank

13 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)87% of all loans

Loans

96

Total Amount

$50.1M

Avg Loan

$522,382

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$37.2M(74%)

Jobs Supported

945

50413% of all loans

Loans

14

Total Amount

$10.4M

Avg Loan

$744,071

Median Loan

$539,500

7(a) β€” 87%504 β€” 13%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

13

12% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$7.3M

12% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$561,385

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade15 loans
NAICS 44
$8.6M
Health Care & Social Assistance14 loans
NAICS 62
$11.7M
Accommodation & Food Services12 loans
NAICS 72
$11.7M
Construction10 loans
NAICS 23
$2.2M
Other Services10 loans
NAICS 81
$3.9M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Edward H. Moody Jr. Dds Pc3$8.6M
Jubilee Hospitality Group Llc1$3.4M
Kakou Usa Llc1$3.1M
Helm Corporation1$2.8M
Hampton Inn2$2.5M
B B & J Hotels, Llc1$2.4M
Original Footwear Holding Inc1$2.0M
Jbs Pour House and Good Old Days1$1.9M
Lifetime Kia1$1.7M
Morris Wood Tool Co. Inc.2$1.6M

Morristown, TN has received 110 SBA loans totaling $60.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 96 loans (87% of the total), supporting 945 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 14 loans totaling $10.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Morristown is Truist Bank with 13 loans. That works out to 35.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

6

Total Population

78,629

Avg Median Income

$59,533

Avg Home Value

$185,567

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
377086,248$45,331$161,800$62141.3
3781317,479$47,783$158,400$81358.0
3781434,842$51,083$192,200$85943.9
378603,739$74,904$182,300$70924.1
378779,103$76,191$214,400$97826.5
378907,218$61,905$204,300$84634.5

Morristown, TN has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 78,629. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $59,533. The average median home value is $185,567. The average median monthly rent is $804.

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