BY DON FENLEY JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – About 1,800 new residents set up housekeeping in the Johnson City area during the first eight months of this year. And almost half are among younger generations. That’s based on new electricity connections compliments… Read More ›
DEMOGRAPHICS
Johnson City leads region’s 2021 population estimates
NOTE: The Census Bureau has added its contribution to the often-talked-about topic of population growth. Any of the discussions should contain the disclaimer that precise population counts are difficult, if not impossible due to the ever-changing number of deaths, births,… Read More ›
Tri-Cities posts population gain; Hawkins Co. emerges as a hot spot
Hawkins Co. flexed its growth muscles in 2021, according to Census data released this week. Its estimated population was 1% higher than its 2020 census total. That was the highest growth rate among the three local counties with population gains…. Read More ›
Lower birth rate, higher death rate takes shine off Tri-Cities 2020 population gain
Conventional wisdom holds the Tri-Cities got a population boost compliments of all those one-way U-Hauls that ended up here. There’s no doubt the region gained new residents. But an annual Census study on components of population change shows the local… Read More ›
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