Census releases latest median houehold income data
The Census Bureau recently released its latest small-area income data:
The Kingsport area of Sullivan, Hawkins & Scott Counties outperformed the region as a whole. Some areas of note:
- Sullivan County, TN continues to lead the region in household income.
- Hawkins County, TN outperformed Greene County, TN
- Scott County, VA outperformed Wise County, VA
2003 Median Household Income (released November/December2005)
Tennessee
Sullivan County, TN $35,541
Washington County, TN $34,544
Hawkins County, TN $33,327
Greene County, TN $32,356
Unicoi County, TN $31,997
Carter County, TN $28,796
Johnson County, TN $24,142
Hancock County, TN $19,228
Virginia
Washington County, VA* $35,731
Scott County, VA $30,011
Bristol City, VA* $29,019
Russell County, VA $28,851
Wise County, VA* $28,650
Norton City, VA* $26,966
Lee County, VA $24,922
*Virginia is the only state with independent cities and counties. As a result, the Census Bureau segregates Virginia data. In order to make and apples-to-apples regional comparison between Tennessee & Virginia, the combination of Bristol-Washington County, VA and Norton-Wise County, VA would be necessary. In all other states, including Tennessee, the city data is included within the county data.
