District 8, Tennessee
District 8 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 8 is a geographic entity located in Jefferson County, Tennessee. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,470. The land area covers 47.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,470 | ±933 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 54.1 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,242 | ±308 | 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 | 3,739 | ±357 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,242 | ±308 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,497 | ±336 |
| Median Home Value | $268,100 | ±$138,041 |
| Median Gross Rent | $964 | ±$78 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,039 | ±$10,407 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,745 | ±$5,442 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | ±5.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 681 | ±313 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | ±6.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,427 | ±647 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.3% | ±7.7% |
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: 59,217 (2024)
ID: 113280
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
PO BOX 710, DANDRIDGE TN 37725-0710
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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 | Newport, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Sevierville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Sevierville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Newport, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Newport, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Newport, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Cosby, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cosby, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Dandridge, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Jefferson City, 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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Carson-Newman University
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College | 13.3 mi away | 1646 S Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN, 37760 |
8654712000
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DANDRIDGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 1235 CIRCLE DRIVE, DANDRIDGE, TN, 37725 |
(865) 397-9758
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
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College | 17.5 mi away | 821 W Louise Ave, Morristown, TN, 37813-2094 |
4235865771
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STOKELY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 383 EAST BROADWAY, NEWPORT, TN, 37821 |
(423) 623-3832
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Walters State Community College
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College | 18.6 mi away | 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway, Morristown, TN, 37813-6899 |
4235852600
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WHITE PINE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 1708 MAIN ST, WHITE PINE, TN, 37890 |
(865) 674-6313
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Johnson University
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College | 21.4 mi away | 7900 Johnson Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37998 |
8655734517
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COSBY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 3759 COSBY HIGHWAY, COSBY, TN, 37722 |
(423) 487-5885
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SEVIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 408 HIGH STREET, SEVIERVILLE, TN, 37862 |
(865) 453-3532
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JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 108 CITY CENTER DRIVE, JEFFERSON CITY, TN, 37760 |
(865) 475-9094
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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 NEWPORT 1 NW, TN US, located 9.6 miles from District 8. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.2° | 28.0° | 38.6° | 3.89" | 1.8" |
| February | 53.7° | 31.1° | 42.4° | 4.18" | 0.8" |
| March | 62.0° | 37.1° | 49.5° | 4.29" | 0.2" |
| April | 71.8° | 45.2° | 58.5° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| May | 79.0° | 54.8° | 66.9° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.2° | 63.3° | 74.2° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.1° | 67.1° | 77.6° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.6° | 65.8° | 76.7° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.7° | 59.1° | 70.9° | 3.10" | 0.0" |
| October | 72.5° | 46.7° | 59.6° | 2.42" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.1° | 35.4° | 48.3° | 3.44" | 0.0" |
| December | 52.1° | 30.7° | 41.4° | 4.17" | 0.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairgarden CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| Dandridge town | Town | 6.0 mi | — |
| Baneberry city | City | 7.9 mi | — |
| Newport city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| White Pine town | Town | 10.9 mi | — |
| Sevierville city | City | 12.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4708991420. • 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.