Sewanee, TN

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2,922
TOTAL POPULATION
1,396
MALE POPULATION
1,526
FEMALE POPULATION
91.48
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.31
FEMALES / 100 MALES
21.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,591
PER CAPITA INCOME
$129,097
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$77,105
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.55
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,451
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
0.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Sewanee Area Codes

Race in Sewanee

The most populous races in Sewanee are White / Caucasian (2,646 | 90.5%), Two or more Races (145 | 5.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (138 | 4.7%).
Race in Sewanee
Race# Population% Population
Asian461.6%
Black / African American622.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1384.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,64690.5%
Two or more Races1455.0%
Some other Race230.8%
Total2,922100.0%

Ancestry in Sewanee

The most populous ancestries reported in Sewanee are English (434 | 14.8%), Irish (351 | 12.0%), German (266 | 9.1%), American (177 | 6.1%), and European (111 | 3.8%), together accounting for 45.8% of all Sewanee residents.
Ancestry in Sewanee
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1776.1%
Arab20.1%
Argentinean140.5%
Armenian50.2%
Austrian50.2%
British180.6%
Burmese260.9%
Canadian270.9%
Central American80.3%
Cuban311.1%
Danish391.3%
Dutch301.0%
English43414.8%
Ethiopian70.2%
European1113.8%
French752.6%
French Canadian140.5%
German2669.1%
Guatemalan40.1%
Hungarian180.6%
Indian (Asian)501.7%
Irish35112.0%
Italian1043.6%
Lebanese20.1%
Mexican421.4%
Norwegian110.4%
Panamanian40.1%
Polish702.4%
Scottish802.7%
South American140.5%
Spaniard331.1%
Subsaharan African70.2%
Swedish281.0%
Swiss80.3%
Thai702.4%
Welsh160.5%
Yugoslavian100.3%
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Immigrants in Sewanee

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sewanee came from Asia (53 | 1.8%), China (50 | 1.7%), Eastern Asia (50 | 1.7%), Europe (41 | 1.4%), and Eastern Europe (33 | 1.1%), together accounting for 7.8% of all Sewanee residents.
Immigrants in Sewanee
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa70.2%
Argentina150.5%
Asia531.8%
Central America160.5%
China501.7%
Eastern Asia501.7%
Eastern Europe331.1%
Europe411.4%
Hungary331.1%
Kazakhstan30.1%
Latin America311.1%
Mexico160.5%
South America150.5%
South Central Asia30.1%
Southern Europe80.3%
Spain80.3%
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Sex and Age in Sewanee

Sex and Age in Sewanee

The most populous age groups in Sewanee are 20 to 24 Years (679 | 48.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (606 | 39.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sewanee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (2.0%)29 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Years35 (2.5%)4 (0.3%)
10 to 14 Years49 (3.5%)14 (0.9%)
15 to 19 Years122 (8.7%)435 (28.5%)
20 to 24 Years679 (48.6%)606 (39.7%)
25 to 29 Years11 (0.8%)17 (1.1%)
30 to 34 Years8 (0.6%)5 (0.3%)
35 to 39 Years24 (1.7%)20 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Years21 (1.5%)23 (1.5%)
45 to 49 Years64 (4.6%)33 (2.2%)
50 to 54 Years46 (3.3%)43 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years27 (1.9%)17 (1.1%)
60 to 64 Years73 (5.2%)60 (3.9%)
65 to 69 Years75 (5.4%)71 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years41 (2.9%)43 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years67 (4.8%)76 (5.0%)
80 to 84 Years18 (1.3%)20 (1.3%)
85 Years and over8 (0.6%)10 (0.7%)
Total1,396 (100.0%)1,526 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sewanee

Median Family Size in Sewanee

The median family size in Sewanee is 2.50 persons per family, with single male/father families (5 | 1.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.8 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (10 | 2.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sewanee
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple341 (95.8%)2.51
Single Male/Father5 (1.4%)2.80
Single Female/Mother10 (2.8%)2.00
Total Families356 (100.0%)2.50

Median Household Size in Sewanee

The median household size in Sewanee is 2.12 persons per household, with single male/father households (5 | 0.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.6 persons per household. non-family households (172 | 32.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sewanee
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple341 (64.6%)2.53
Single Male/Father5 (0.9%)3.60
Single Female/Mother10 (1.9%)2.00
Non-family172 (32.6%)1.26
Total Households528 (100.0%)2.12

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sewanee

Out of a total of 528 households in Sewanee, 356 (67.4%) are family households, while 172 (32.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 206, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 129.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sewanee
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-129 (24.4%)
2-Person Households206 (39.0%)43 (8.1%)
3-Person Households62 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households73 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households15 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total356 (67.4%)172 (32.6%)

Female Fertility in Sewanee

Fertility by Age in Sewanee

Average fertility rate in Sewanee is 4.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 8.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sewanee
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)8.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total5 (100.0%)4.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sewanee

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sewanee
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Sewanee

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sewanee
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)161.0
Total5 (100.0%)4.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sewanee

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sewanee
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Sewanee

Income Overview in Sewanee

Per Capita Income in Sewanee is $24,591, while median incomes of families and households are $129,097 and $77,105 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,922$24,591
Median Family Income356$129,097
Mean Family Income356$193,967
Median Household Income528$77,105
Mean Household Income528$148,778
Income Deficit356$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,9226.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,92293.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,9220.55

Earnings by Sex in Sewanee

Average Earnings in Sewanee are $4,737, $4,836 for men and $4,522 for women, a difference of 6.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Sewanee
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,002 (51.4%)$4,836
Female946 (48.6%)$4,522
Total1,948 (100.0%)$4,737

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sewanee

The most common earnings brackets in Sewanee are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (443 | 44.2%) and $2,499 or less for women (308 | 32.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sewanee
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less87 (8.7%)308 (32.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999443 (44.2%)204 (21.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49989 (8.9%)137 (14.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99992 (9.2%)49 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49930 (3.0%)17 (1.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9997 (0.7%)9 (0.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4995 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)11 (1.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99911 (1.1%)4 (0.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)22 (2.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99930 (3.0%)22 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99936 (3.6%)3 (0.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99915 (1.5%)17 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99916 (1.6%)37 (3.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99939 (3.9%)35 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (2.1%)15 (1.6%)
$100,000+81 (8.1%)56 (5.9%)
Total1,002 (100.0%)946 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sewanee

Average earnings in Sewanee are $50,667 for men and $56,351 for women, a difference of 10.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,141, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $73,141. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $115,368, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $31,023.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sewanee
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$73,141$115,368
Total$50,667$56,351

Family Income in Sewanee

Family Income Brackets in Sewanee

According to the Sewanee family income data, there are 99 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Sewanee
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000123.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993810.7%
$50,000 to $74,999359.8%
$75,000 to $99,9995014.0%
$100,000 to $149,9997821.9%
$150,000 to $199,9994412.4%
$200,000+9927.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sewanee

4-person families (78 | 21.9%) account for the highest median family income in Sewanee with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (67 | 18.8%) have the highest median income of $71,054 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sewanee
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families206 (57.9%)$107,917
3-Person Families67 (18.8%)$213,162
4-Person Families78 (21.9%)$250,001
5-Person Families5 (1.4%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total356 (100.0%)$129,097

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sewanee

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sewanee
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners55 (15.4%)$109,063
1 Earner101 (28.4%)$75,296
2 Earners162 (45.5%)$155,147
3+ Earners38 (10.7%)$0
Total356 (100.0%)$129,097

Household Income in Sewanee

Household Income Brackets in Sewanee

With 114 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Sewanee, accounting for 21.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Sewanee
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000519.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999387.2%
$25,000 to $34,999326.1%
$35,000 to $49,999438.1%
$50,000 to $74,9996812.9%
$75,000 to $99,999509.5%
$100,000 to $149,9998816.7%
$150,000 to $199,999448.3%
$200,000+11421.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sewanee

The median household income in Sewanee is $77,105, with the highest median household income of $155,441 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 182 households (34.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 9 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sewanee
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years9 (1.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years69 (13.1%)$96,354
45 to 64 Years182 (34.5%)$155,441
65+ Years268 (50.8%)$70,000
Total528 (100.0%)$77,105

Poverty in Sewanee

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sewanee

With 11.6% poverty level for males and 11.4% for females among the residents of Sewanee, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (100.0%) and 9 females (39.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sewanee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years14 (100.0%)9 (39.1%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years12 (26.7%)10 (23.3%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)15 (19.7%)
55 to 64 Years27 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)24 (21.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (11.6%)58 (11.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sewanee

According to the poverty statistics in Sewanee, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sewanee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (67.9%)29 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years41 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)14 (60.9%)
25 to 34 Years19 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years33 (73.3%)33 (76.7%)
45 to 54 Years108 (100.0%)61 (80.3%)
55 to 64 Years72 (72.7%)77 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years116 (100.0%)89 (78.8%)
75 Years and over93 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)
Total539 (88.4%)450 (88.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sewanee

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sewanee show that 3.5% or 12 of the total 341 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.8%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sewanee
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children234 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children90 (88.2%)12 (11.8%)
3 or 4 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total329 (96.5%)12 (3.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sewanee

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sewanee
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sewanee

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sewanee
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children12 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Sewanee

Employment by Class of Employer in Sewanee

Among the 1,305 employed individuals in Sewanee, private company employees (662 | 50.7%), not-for-profit organizations (389 | 29.8%), and state government employees (125 | 9.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sewanee
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees66250.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)151.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1148.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations38929.8%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees1259.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,305100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sewanee

According to the labor force statistics for Sewanee, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,759), 52.6% or 1,451 individuals are in the labor force, with 0.7% or 10 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 13 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.6% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sewanee
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years231 (41.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years686 (53.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years11 (39.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years66 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years141 (75.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years17 (38.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years116 (87.2%)10 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years134 (58.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over35 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,451 (52.6%)10 (0.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sewanee

According to labor force statistics for Sewanee, 74.0% of individuals (364) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (492) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 10 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 22 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 29.4% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sewanee
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma30 (52.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree34 (55.7%)18 (29.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher278 (79.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total364 (74.0%)13 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sewanee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sewanee are Community & Social Service (422 | 29.3%), Education Instruction & Library (256 | 17.8%), Business & Financial (165 | 11.5%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (122 | 8.5%), and Management (60 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sewanee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sewanee, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Management (65.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (61.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sewanee
OccupationMaleFemale
Management39 (65.0%)21 (35.0%)
Business & Financial165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1 (2.7%)36 (97.3%)
Computers & Mathematics1 (3.6%)27 (96.4%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 257 (60.9%)165 (39.1%)
Education, Arts & Media24 (54.5%)20 (45.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library158 (61.7%)98 (38.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment75 (61.5%)47 (38.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total (Category)462 (65.3%)245 (34.6%)
Total (Overall)781 (54.2%)659 (45.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sewanee are Food Preparation & Serving (124 | 8.6%), Security & Protection (59 | 4.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (59 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (42 | 2.9%), and Healthcare Support (34 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Sewanee

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sewanee, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (45.8%), Firefighting & Prevention (45.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (18.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (85.7%), and Healthcare Support (85.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sewanee
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5 (14.7%)29 (85.3%)
Security & Protection27 (45.8%)32 (54.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention27 (45.8%)32 (54.2%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving23 (18.5%)101 (81.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service6 (14.3%)36 (85.7%)
Total (Category)61 (23.2%)202 (76.8%)
Total (Overall)781 (54.2%)659 (45.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sewanee are Sales & Related (200 | 13.9%), and Office & Administration (154 | 10.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sewanee

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sewanee
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related146 (73.0%)54 (27.0%)
Office & Administration61 (39.6%)93 (60.4%)
Total (Category)207 (58.5%)147 (41.5%)
Total (Overall)781 (54.2%)659 (45.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sewanee are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (24 | 1.7%), and Construction & Extraction (18 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sewanee

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sewanee
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)
Construction & Extraction18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)22 (52.4%)20 (47.6%)
Total (Overall)781 (54.2%)659 (45.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sewanee are Material Moving (63 | 4.4%), and Production (11 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sewanee

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sewanee
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving29 (46.0%)34 (54.0%)
Total (Category)29 (39.2%)45 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)781 (54.2%)659 (45.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sewanee

Employment Industries in Sewanee

The major employment industries in Sewanee include Educational Services (496 | 34.4%), Retail Trade (209 | 14.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (195 | 13.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (121 | 8.4%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (110 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Sewanee

Employment Industries by Sex in Sewanee

The Sewanee industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (81.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (70.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sewanee
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting32 (61.5%)20 (38.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade133 (63.6%)76 (36.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific66 (69.5%)29 (30.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services262 (52.8%)234 (47.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance143 (73.3%)52 (26.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation33 (30.0%)77 (70.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services23 (19.0%)98 (81.0%)
Public Administration24 (54.5%)20 (45.5%)
Total781 (54.2%)659 (45.8%)

Education in Sewanee

School Enrollment in Sewanee

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,039 students in Sewanee are college / undergraduate (1,839 | 90.2%), graduate / professional (73 | 3.6%), and middle school (49 | 2.4%).
School Enrollment in Sewanee
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool261.3%
Kindergarten40.2%
Elementary School261.3%
Middle School492.4%
High School221.1%
College / Undergraduate1,83990.2%
Graduate / Professional733.6%
Total2,039100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sewanee

Out of a total of 2,039 students who are enrolled in schools in Sewanee, 1,870 (91.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 169 (8.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 39 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sewanee
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds13 (20.6%)50 (79.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds72 (13.1%)477 (86.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds24 (1.9%)1,245 (98.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Total169 (8.3%)1,870 (91.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sewanee

Liberal arts & history (142 | 18.8%), literature & languages (116 | 15.3%), social sciences (104 | 13.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (81 | 10.7%), and business (77 | 10.2%) are the most common fields of study among 756 individuals in Sewanee who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sewanee
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics253.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8110.7%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology658.6%
Social Sciences10413.8%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies202.6%
Science & Technology20.3%
Business7710.2%
Education344.5%
Literature & Languages11615.3%
Liberal Arts & History14218.8%
Visual & Performing Arts7610.1%
Communications141.8%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total756100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sewanee

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sewanee

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sewanee are males with 2 vehicles (155, accounting for 47.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (104, making up 66.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sewanee
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle54 (16.6%)28 (12.1%)
2 Vehicles155 (47.7%)104 (44.8%)
3 Vehicles107 (32.9%)96 (41.4%)
4 Vehicles9 (2.8%)4 (1.7%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)232 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sewanee

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sewanee are 5 to 9 minutes (445 commuters, 38.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (244 commuters, 21.0%), and 15 to 19 minutes (139 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Sewanee
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes13411.5%
5 to 9 Minutes44538.3%
10 to 14 Minutes24421.0%
15 to 19 Minutes13912.0%
20 to 24 Minutes746.4%
25 to 29 Minutes70.6%
30 to 34 Minutes232.0%
35 to 39 Minutes100.9%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes574.9%
90 or more Minutes292.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Sewanee

The most common commute times in Sewanee are 5 to 9 minutes (255 commuters, 36.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (190 commuters, 41.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sewanee
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes86 (12.3%)48 (10.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes255 (36.5%)190 (41.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes106 (15.2%)138 (29.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes108 (15.4%)31 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes49 (7.0%)25 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)23 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes10 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes57 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes28 (4.0%)1 (0.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sewanee

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sewanee are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (199, 28.5%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (100, 21.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sewanee
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)21 (4.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM53 (7.6%)13 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM48 (6.9%)33 (7.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM66 (9.4%)51 (11.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM61 (8.7%)68 (14.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM25 (3.6%)67 (14.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM88 (12.6%)16 (3.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM44 (6.3%)4 (0.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM27 (3.9%)19 (4.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM199 (28.5%)100 (21.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM88 (12.6%)71 (15.3%)
Total699 (100.0%)463 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sewanee

Occupancy by Ownership in Sewanee

Of the total 528 dwellings in Sewanee, owner-occupied units account for 424 (80.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 104 (19.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sewanee
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units42480.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10419.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units528100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sewanee

Occupancy by Household Size in Sewanee
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12924.4%
2-Person Household24947.2%
3-Person Household6211.7%
4+ Person Household8816.7%
Total Housing Units528100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sewanee

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sewanee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household75 (58.1%)54 (41.9%)
2-Person Household240 (96.4%)9 (3.6%)
3-Person Household33 (53.2%)29 (46.8%)
4+ Person Household76 (86.4%)12 (13.6%)
Total Housing Units424 (80.3%)104 (19.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sewanee

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sewanee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher337 (76.4%)104 (23.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sewanee

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sewanee
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years254.7%
35 to 44 Years5310.0%
45 to 54 Years12724.0%
55 to 64 Years5510.4%
65 to 74 Years15128.6%
75 to 84 Years10720.3%
85 Years and Over101.9%
Total528100.0%

Housing Finances in Sewanee

Median Income by Occupancy in Sewanee

Median Income by Occupancy in Sewanee
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied424 (80.3%)$101,250
Renter-Occupied104 (19.7%)$0
Average528 (100.0%)$77,105

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sewanee

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sewanee
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00036 (8.5%)15 (14.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99927 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)11 (10.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (3.1%)19 (18.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99950 (11.8%)18 (17.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (9.0%)12 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99980 (18.9%)8 (7.7%)
$150,000 or more137 (32.3%)21 (20.2%)
Total424 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sewanee

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sewanee
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49974 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799100 (23.6%)10 (9.6%)
$800 to $99941 (9.7%)11 (10.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49969 (16.3%)50 (48.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99977 (18.2%)33 (31.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49949 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99914 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total424 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sewanee

Housing Structures in Sewanee

Housing Structures in Sewanee
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached47690.1%
Single Unit, Attached91.7%
2 Unit Apartments152.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments285.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total528100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sewanee

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sewanee
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached424 (89.1%)52 (10.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total424 (80.3%)104 (19.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sewanee

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sewanee
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms10 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms27 (6.4%)96 (92.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms193 (45.5%)8 (7.7%)
8 or more Rooms194 (45.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total424 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sewanee

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sewanee
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas240 (56.6%)30 (28.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity171 (40.3%)74 (71.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total424 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sewanee

Household Vehicle Usage in Sewanee
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle10 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle75 (17.7%)74 (71.2%)
2 Vehicles208 (49.1%)9 (8.6%)
3 or more Vehicles131 (30.9%)21 (20.2%)
Total424 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sewanee

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sewanee

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units282142
Median Property Value$357,100$309,100
Median Household Income$108,750$55
Monthly Housing Costs$661$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,662$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sewanee

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sewanee
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99982 (29.1%)5 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99939 (13.8%)62 (43.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99974 (26.2%)63 (44.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99987 (30.8%)12 (8.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total282 (100.0%)142 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sewanee

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sewanee
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00024 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99927 (9.6%)12 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99919 (6.7%)13 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99917 (6.0%)24 (16.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (13.5%)33 (23.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99975 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more82 (29.1%)5 (3.5%)
Total282 (100.0%)142 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sewanee

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sewanee
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x92 (32.6%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x50 (17.7%)60 (42.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x89 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more51 (18.1%)29 (20.4%)
Total282 (100.0%)142 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sewanee

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sewanee
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80010 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49994 (33.3%)42 (29.6%)
$800 to $1,499178 (63.1%)64 (45.1%)
Total282 (100.0%)142 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sewanee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sewanee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sewanee
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years150 (90.9%)15 (9.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,747 (98.9%)19 (1.1%)
26 to 34 Years41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years184 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,881 (98.8%)34 (1.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sewanee

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sewanee
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen150 (90.9%)15 (9.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,747 (98.9%)19 (1.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sewanee

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sewanee
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over604 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sewanee

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sewanee
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610 (14.3%)60 (85.7%)
6 to 18 Years29 (17.6%)121 (73.3%)
19 to 25 Years25 (1.4%)1,722 (97.5%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years36 (19.6%)166 (90.2%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)176 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years219 (95.6%)193 (84.3%)
75 Years and over196 (100.0%)157 (80.1%)
Total515 (17.7%)2,724 (93.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sewanee

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sewanee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (3.5%)118 (11.1%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)10 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over54 (58.1%)7 (6.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sewanee

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sewanee: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over54 (58.1%)7 (6.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sewanee: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (2.0%)9 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (16.1%)7 (6.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sewanee: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (1.6%)95 (9.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)10 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sewanee: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)21 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sewanee: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Sewanee

Computing Device Access in Sewanee

Computing Device Access in Sewanee
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop51096.6%
Smartphone44183.5%
Tablet37971.8%
No Computing Device132.5%
Total528100.0%

Internet Access in Sewanee

Internet Access in Sewanee
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home39274.2%
Cellular Data Only356.6%
Satellite Internet101.9%
No Internet10119.1%
Total528100.0%

Sewanee Summary

Sewanee, Tennessee is a small town located in Franklin County, Tennessee. It is situated in the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau and is home to the University of the South, also known as Sewanee. The town is known for its picturesque views, its historic buildings, and its vibrant culture.

History

Sewanee was founded in 1857 by the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee. The town was named after Bishop Leonidas Polk, who was the first Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee. The town was originally intended to be a college town, and the University of the South was founded in 1857. The university was founded with the intention of providing a liberal arts education to students from all over the South.
The town of Sewanee was officially incorporated in 1858. During the Civil War, the town was occupied by Union forces and the university was used as a hospital. After the war, the town and university were rebuilt and the town began to grow. In the late 19th century, the town became a popular tourist destination, and many of the historic buildings in the town were built during this time.

Geography

Sewanee is located in Franklin County, Tennessee. It is situated in the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau, and is surrounded by the mountains of the Cumberland Plateau. The town is located at an elevation of 1,400 feet, and the surrounding area is known for its scenic views. The town is located approximately 60 miles south of Nashville, and is accessible by car or train.

Economy

The economy of Sewanee is largely based on tourism and education. The University of the South is the largest employer in the town, and the university provides jobs for many of the town's residents. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and galleries. The town is also home to several bed and breakfasts, which attract visitors from all over the country.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Sewanee was 2,311. The town is predominantly white, with 91.3% of the population identifying as white. The median household income in the town is $50,000, and the median age is 33. The town is home to a diverse population, with people from all over the world living in the town.

Conclusion

Sewanee, Tennessee is a small town located in Franklin County, Tennessee. It is situated in the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau and is home to the University of the South. The town is known for its picturesque views, its historic buildings, and its vibrant culture. The economy of Sewanee is largely based on tourism and education, and the town is home to a diverse population. Sewanee is a unique and beautiful town, and it is a great place to visit or live.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sewanee?
Total Population of Sewanee is 2,922.
What is the Total Male Population of Sewanee?
Total Male Population of Sewanee is 1,396.
What is the Total Female Population of Sewanee?
Total Female Population of Sewanee is 1,526.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sewanee?
There are 91.48 Males per 100 Females in Sewanee.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sewanee?
There are 109.31 Females per 100 Males in Sewanee.
What is the Median Population Age in Sewanee?
Median Population Age in Sewanee is 21.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sewanee
Average Family Size in Sewanee is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sewanee
Average Household Size in Sewanee is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sewanee?
Per Capita income in Sewanee is $24,591.
What is the Median Family Income in Sewanee?
Median Family Income in Sewanee is $129,097.
What is the Median Household income in Sewanee?
Median Household Income in Sewanee is $77,105.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sewanee?
Income or Wage Gap in Sewanee is 6.5%.
Women in Sewanee earn 93.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sewanee?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sewanee is 0.55.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sewanee?
There are 1,451 People in the Labor Forcein in Sewanee.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sewanee?
52.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Sewanee.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sewanee?
Unemployment Rate in Sewanee is 0.7%.