Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN

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2022 Population

158,722

46.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

45.2

0.222% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

15.2%

18.8% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$54,357

1.9% 1-year decline

2022 Median Property Value

$173,000

6.72% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

62,485

41% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN had a population of 159k people with a median age of 45.2 and a median household income of $54,357. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN grew from 108,054 to 158,722, a 46.9% increase and its median household income declined from $55,411 to $54,357, a −1.9% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), White (Hispanic) (0.827%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.772%).

2.31% of the households in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN are Northeast State Community College (221908) (1,219 degrees awarded in 2022) and King University (633 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was $173,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN borders Mount Rogers Planning District Commission PUMA, VA, LENOWISCO & Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, Greene & Hawkins Counties--Greenville town PUMA, TN, Washington (South) & Carter Counties--Elizabethton city PUMA, TN, and Washington County--Johnson City PUMA, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN is home to a population of 159k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.64% of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (2.6k people).

In 2022, there were 40.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.65k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.02k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN are Spanish (2,099 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (255 households), and German (151 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,357

Women

50.8%

75,937

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 154,294 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 319
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.65k ± 491
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.02k ± 340

2.23%

Hispanic Population

3.53k people

2.23% of the people in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN are hispanic (3.53k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
539 ± 569 people
England
150 ± 301 people
Germany
137 ± 287 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 539 Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN residents, followed by England with 150 and Germany with 137.

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.6k people

1.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.56k people

As of 2022, 1.64% of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN residents (2.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was 1.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,099 households (1.39%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
255 households (0.169%)
German
151 households (0.0998%)

2.31% of the households in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was Spanish. 1.39% of the households in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,998 ± 406
Gulf War (2001-)
1,900 ± 347
Gulf War (1990s)
1,879 ± 370

Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN employs 62.5k people. The largest industries in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN are Restaurants & Food Services (4,062 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,832 people), and Construction (3,311 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($149,229), Scientific research & development services ($148,779), and Broadcasting (except internet) ($105,558).

Males in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,365. The income inequality in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,011

Women

48.6%

22,266

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN in 2020 was 43,277 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

62.5k

2022 Value

41%

1 Year growth

± 41%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 41%, from 44.3k employees to 62.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,803 people), Registered nurses (1,776 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,572 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.5k

2022 Value

41%

1 Year growth

± 41%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 41%, from 44.3k employees to 62.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,062 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,832 people), and Construction (3,311 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,075

Median earning men ± $1,622

$31,939

Median earning women ± $1,481

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,304), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,016), and Manufacturing ($58,743).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,722), Manufacturing ($46,536), and Public Administration ($45,536).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN awarded 1,852 degrees. The student population of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,860 male students and 3,597 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN are White (1,661 and 90.2%), followed by Black or African American (70 and 3.8%), Two or More Races (42 and 2.28%), and Hispanic or Latino (28 and 1.52%).

The largest universities in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Northeast State Community College (221908) (1,219 and 65.8%) and King University (633 and 34.2%).

The most popular majors in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (517 and 27.9%), General Business Administration & Management (181 and 9.77%), and Registered Nursing (161 and 8.69%).

The median tuition cost in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $31,942.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,457 (44.3% men and 55.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,457 students enrolled in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,511 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
58 degrees awarded
Industrial Technology
55 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
515 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was Registered Nursing with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northeast State Community College (221908)
1,219 degrees awarded
King University
633 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast State Community College (221908) with 1,219 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 748 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN, which is 0.678 times less than the 1,104 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,661 degrees mean that there were 23.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 70 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,942) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,842) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.494% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (43k), Some college (27.5k), and Bachelors Degree (19.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was $173,000 in 2022, which is 0.614 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $162,100 to $173,000, a 6.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN is 72.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN is $54,357. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $127,269, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $123,165 and $116,819.

Housing

Property

$173,000

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,796

$49,020

Median Property Taxes

±$1,545

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.5%

Homeownership

2022

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 72.5% of the housing units in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $127,269, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $123,165 and $116,819.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,357

Median Household Income

± $2,124

67.6k

Number of Households

± 2,046

In 2022, the median household income of the 67.6k households in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN declined from $54,357 from the previous year's value of $55,411.

The following chart displays the households in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.447

2022 Wage GINI in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN

In 2022, the income inequality in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.887% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Worked At Home (7.69%)
Carpooled (6.62%)

In 2022, 82.7% of workers in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.69%) and those who carpooled to work (6.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN (23.8k out of 156k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.7% of the population of Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 2.69% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1403 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1793 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,403 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,403 patients per year. This represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1,401 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.29%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

18.8%

Medicaid

16.9%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

2.69%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN grew by 5.59% from 8.8% to 9.29%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sullivan County--Kingsport & Bristol cities PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.