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Elizabethton, TN

Founded 1799Carter CountyElev. 465 m
Population
14,364
Median home
$159,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Elizabethton

Elizabethton is home to roughly 14,364 residents. Elizabethton was founded in 1799 and sits in Carter County. The median age is 40.6 and the median household income is $44,834. Homes carry a median value of $159,700, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (90.5%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
14,364
Median age
40.6
Median household income
$44,834
Per-capita income
$28,915
Poverty rate
19%
High-school grad or higher
88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg. commute
21.6 min
Work from home
10.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White90.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Black4.3%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.6%
Sales & office20.3%
Service18.6%
Production, transportation & material moving14.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$159,700
Median gross rent
$751/mo
Owner-occupied
62.1%
Median year built
1964
Households
5,953
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Elizabethton has 14 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading21%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Elizabethton High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Happy Valley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Siam Learning CenterHighGrades 7–12
Unaka High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Happy Valley Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
T A Dugger Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
East Side ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Harold McCormick ElementaryElementary
Hunter ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–8
Keenburg ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–8
Unaka ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–8
Valley Forge ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
West Side ElementaryElementary
Carter County Online AcademyOtherGrades 4–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime12% below national
Elizabethton340
Tennessee646
United States386
↓ 44% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime1% above national
Elizabethton1,971
Tennessee2,403
United States1,952
↓ 59% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Elizabethton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Elizabethton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Carter County
Strong windRelatively High
LandslideRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Elizabethton is in Carter County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Elizabethton was founded in 1799 and sits in Carter County. Elevation ~465 m.

Map of Elizabethton
Elizabethton, TN
Where Elizabethton is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sabine HillU.S. Post OfficeCarter, John and Landon, House
Notable people from Elizabethton
Landon Carter HaynesWilliam Blount CarterSamuel P. CarterCharles DavisEvan CarterGary OdomSarah BuchananCharles HeatherlyVince ReddMike Morrell
People searches in Elizabethton
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Nearby cities
Johnson (8 mi)Bristol (15 mi)Kingsport (21 mi)Greeneville (35 mi)Morristown (60 mi)Sevierville (81 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Elizabethton, TN (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Elizabethton, Tennessee.

Daniel Hubert Taylor, 76
Elizabethton · Carter County · 37643
AKA Daniel Hubert Taylor, Danial Hubert Taylor
Michael Joseph Walker, 46
Elizabethton · Carter County · 37643

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Elizabethton — frequently asked

What is the population of Elizabethton, Tennessee?
Elizabethton has a population of about 14,364, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Elizabethton?
The median home value in Elizabethton is $159,700, and the median gross rent is $751/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Elizabethton safe? What is the crime rate?
Elizabethton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 340 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Elizabethton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Carter County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, landslide, lightning.
How many schools are in Elizabethton?
Elizabethton has 14 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Elizabethton?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Elizabethton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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