Shocking News About Sullivan County Aging Population
I have done many posts concerning the median age and population in Sullivan County, Tennessee and Sullivan County has one of the oldest populations in the state (click here to view the data).
The data below is from the state and I hope will help illustrate exactly what will happen if Sullivan County continues as it has in the past.
Below in the graph is a breakdown on the population for the different age groups in Sullivan County for the census year 2000 and projections for year 2025. Sullivan County population in year 2000 was 153,048 and is projected to be 161,262 in year 2025.
Note that in the graph below that the 2025 population for all age groups are less for age groups that are under the 55 to 59 age group. The year 2025 graph shows that the population numbers shows the population growing for for ages group 55 and up. The largest single age group with the largest population is the age group 75 and up and the larger part of them are females.
Is Sullivan County equipped to handle the aging population? There should great demand for those businesses offering services to the elderly. But, if you are a pediatric physician, you might want to start your practice elsewhere because of the low birth rate in Sullivan County.
The table below gives the actual population numbers for the different age groups. I have added the year 2010 which is not plotted in the above graph so you can see what is projected for 2010. The data from the state is given as number of males and females for each age group and I have added the male and female population numbers together in the table below and the graph.
Population Projections for Sullivan County, TN
| Year | |||
| Age Group | 2000 | 2010 | 2025 |
| 0 to 4 | 8,542 | 8,593 | 7,897 |
| 5 to 9 | 9,411 | 9,012 | 8,498 |
| 10 to 14 | 9,709 | 8,697 | 8,538 |
| 15 to 19 | 9,204 | 8,330 | 7,514 |
| 20 to 24 | 7,778 | 8,692 | 7,638 |
| 25 to 29 | 9,625 | 9,751 | 8,180 |
| 30 to 34 | 10,420 | 8,669 | 9,154 |
| 35 to 39 | 11,534 | 10,078 | 9,887 |
| 40 to 44 | 11,873 | 10,864 | 10,597 |
| 45 to 49 | 11,543 | 11,697 | 9,357 |
| 50 to 54 | 11,241 | 11,644 | 10,368 |
| 55 to 59 | 9,776 | 11,501 | 11,410 |
| 60 to 64 | 8,066 | 10,981 | 11,817 |
| 65 to 69 | 6,919 | 9,112 | 11,197 |
| 70 to 74 | 6,358 | 6,981 | 9,705 |
| 75 and up | 11,049 | 13,960 | 19,506 |
| Total | 153,048 | 158,560 | 161,262 |
You can view the data for other Tennessee Counties which includes projections for every five years up to year 2025. Click on the link below to go to the Tennessee webpage
Demographic Information on Age-Gender Composition
In addition to the population projections for each Tennessee city and county contained in the report above, you may access more detailed cohort-component data for a city or county below. (Please note that updated demographic projections will be forthcoming.)
Please either click a county on the Tennessee state map or click a county name in the alphabetical list below the map to access the cohort-component data. Note the Word of Caution following table listed below.
Click here to view state data for Tennessee Counties
I am one of the older population and am concerned about the future of Sullivan County. No, you can’t move us out of the county, but you should be concerned about the future of the county when we have left this world. There must be something in place to keep young people in Sullivan County. A good start would be get companies that have good paying jobs to locate here. If you too are concerned, talk to your elected officials. You can email them at the following links.
email Kingsport BMA
email Candidates for Tennessee Governor |
email Tennessee Legislators for area
email Sullivan County Commissioners See list for or |
Comments are welcome.
The graying of America. Ever heard that statement? It is true. The population, as a whole is getting older. WHY? My opinion is because of atleast 2 answers….1) ABORTION 2) Married couples are not having children, period. During the past 40 years or so this country has done away with over 40million humans in the womb. Those humans coulda shoulda woulda been taxpaying members of society. Who knows now?