The Town FilesSullivan County, Tennessee
160,624 people. The median home is worth $213,300 (typical Tennessee town: $204,650) and the median household earns $58,807.
Towns in Sullivan County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | 55,442 | $234,100 | $52,490 | 43.0 |
| Bristol | 27,147 | $194,500 | $58,162 | 41.1 |
| Bloomingdale | 8,918 | $165,500 | $52,317 | 42.0 |
| Blountville | 3,120 | $177,300 | $54,754 | 50.1 |
| Colonial Heights | 3,055 | $217,100 | $80,148 | 49.8 |
People and housing
| Sullivan County | Typical Tennessee town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,300 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $889 | $863 |
| Median household income | $58,807 | $57,917 |
| Median age | 45.0 | 40.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 14.2% |
Jobs and pay
70,256 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,036 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 470 storm events in Sullivan County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sullivan County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 2, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4832: Tropical Storm Helene |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3473: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).