District 5, Tennessee
District 5 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 5 is a geographic entity located in Johnson County, Tennessee. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,554. The land area covers 32.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,554 | ±484 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 901 | ±184 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,036 | ±177 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 901 | ±184 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 135 | ±123 |
| Median Home Value | $260,000 | ±$82,806 |
| Median Gross Rent | $872 | ±$270 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,268 | ±$20,319 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,738 | ±$4,154 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% | ±14.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 525 | ±322 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±8.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 934 | ±278 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±6.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 18,506 (2024)
ID: 175682
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MAYOR
222 W MAIN ST, MOUNTAIN CITY TN 37683-1338
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Sugar Grove, NC | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | Elizabethton, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Elizabethton, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Vilas, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Damascus, VA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Mountain City, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bristol, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bristol, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Boone, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Hampton, TN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine
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College | 14.6 mi away | 207 Dale Adams Road, Sugar Grove, NC, 28679-9657 |
8282974181
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JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 219 N. CHURCH STREET, MOUNTAIN CITY, TN, 37683 |
(423) 727-6544
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
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College | 16.2 mi away | 426 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN, 37643 |
4235430070
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DAMASCUS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 310 WATER STREET, DAMASCUS, VA, 24236 |
(276) 475-3820
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King University
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College | 16.8 mi away | 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN, 37620-2699 |
4239681187
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WESTERN WATAUGA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 1085 OLD US HWY 421, SUGAR GROVE, NC, 28679 |
(828) 297-5515
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Virginia Highlands Community College
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College | 18.0 mi away | 100 VHCC Drive, Abingdon, VA, 24212-0828 |
2767392400
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BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 701 GOODE STREET, BRISTOL, VA, 24201 |
(276) 645-8780
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Crown Cutz Academy Bristol
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College Vocational | 19.1 mi away | 805 Commonwealth Avenue, Bristol, VA, 24201-3323 |
2766692112
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ELIZABETHTON/CARTER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 201 N. SYCAMORE STREET, ELIZABETHTON, TN, 37643 |
(423) 547-6360
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MTN CITY 2, TN US, located 6.0 miles from District 5. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.5° | 23.0° | 34.2° | 3.74" | 3.4" |
| February | 48.8° | 25.4° | 37.1° | 3.36" | 5.0" |
| March | 56.7° | 31.3° | 44.0° | 4.09" | 1.1" |
| April | 66.8° | 39.2° | 53.0° | 4.33" | 0.1" |
| May | 73.9° | 48.6° | 61.3° | 5.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.9° | 56.4° | 68.1° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 60.4° | 71.2° | 5.03" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 59.2° | 70.3° | 4.16" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 52.5° | 64.7° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.2° | 40.9° | 54.5° | 2.81" | 0.0" |
| November | 58.0° | 31.2° | 44.6° | 2.89" | 0.4" |
| December | 48.9° | 26.3° | 37.6° | 3.89" | 2.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain City town | Town | 5.8 mi | — |
| Butler CDP | CDP | 9.6 mi | — |
| Cove Creek CDP | CDP | 13.1 mi | — |
| Hunter CDP | CDP | 13.9 mi | — |
| Damascus town | Town | 14.2 mi | — |
| Beech Mountain town | Town | 16.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4709190852. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.