Grainger, TN County is a small rural county located in East Tennessee. With a population of just over 23,000, it has a relatively low population density of 84 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Grainger County offers many services and activities for residents and visitors alike. There are plenty of local businesses throughout the county including restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and other shops. Year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, and biking are available to take advantage of the area's natural beauty. Other popular organizations include libraries which offer events such as book clubs and craft classes. Local sporting events also take place throughout the year; Little League baseball is especially popular in Grainger County.
The population in Grainger County is 23,377. There are 83 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Grainger County is 45.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Grainger County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Grainger County
- 57.0% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 32.4% are married with children
- 10.3% have children, but are single
Race in Grainger County
- 94.9% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander