Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Hartsville, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,805

Median Agei

34.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.4%9,490

Black

11.3%1,330

Two or More

4%474

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%431

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%33

Other

0.2%28

Asian

0.2%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

14.1%1,200

High School Diploma

38%3,230

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%747

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%729

Associate's Degree

5.3%454

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%544

Master's Degree

1.4%117

Professional Degree

1.3%112

Doctorate

1%87

HS or Higher

85%

BA or Higher

10.1%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$284,100

Median Renti

$805

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.5%2,725

Renter-Occupied

25.5%933

Total Units

3,866

Homeownership

74.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,190

Mean Household Incomei

$75,095

Per Capita Incomei

$26,692

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

5,287

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

101

Avg. Tenant Renti

$360/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing34 homes94% occupied$366/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes78% occupied$352/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,190/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

98.2%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

71.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26.7% of subsidized households are minority

39.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

633(6.4% of civilian adults)