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Sullivan County, TN: growth, migration and housing
Sullivan County has 163,759 residents, up 3.5% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 4,458 households moved in and 3,889 moved out (+569 net), bringing in a net $67.8M of income. Median household income is $58,807, the median home $213,300 and median rent $889 a month.
In Tennessee: 68th of 95 counties for 5-year population growth · 65th of 95 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 51st of 95 counties for median household income · 41st of 95 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Sullivan County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County, TN | 768 | $64.9M |
| Hawkins County, TN | 425 | $18.9M |
| Washington County, VA | 221 | $11.2M |
| Carter County, TN | 189 | $10.7M |
| Bristol city, VA | 183 | $7.0M |
| Scott County, VA | 115 | $4.7M |
| Knox County, TN | 106 | $8.3M |
| Greene County, TN | 70 | $3.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Sullivan County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County, TN | 837 | $48.8M |
| Hawkins County, TN | 412 | $19.1M |
| Bristol city, VA | 205 | $8.4M |
| Carter County, TN | 203 | $8.6M |
| Washington County, VA | 183 | $9.6M |
| Knox County, TN | 118 | $7.6M |
| Scott County, VA | 112 | $5.9M |
| Greene County, TN | 83 | $4.4M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.