Population 28,783 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hixson
Household size in Hixson
| Period | Hixson | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Hixson run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Compared with other Tennessee cities, Hixson has smaller households than most.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hixson
| Period | Hixson | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 39.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 40.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 41.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 41.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Hixson skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.8, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hixson
| Period | Hixson | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 11.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Hixson than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hixson
Renters in Hixson
| Period | Hixson | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 30.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 32.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 32.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 31.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Hixson own their homes; 27.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hixson
| Period | Hixson | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Hixson than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Compared with other Tennessee cities, Hixson has a lower vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hixson
| Period | Hixson | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Hixson are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hixson
| Period | Hixson | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $768 | $731 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $786 | $803 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $884 | $876 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,383 | $1,184 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$614 | +$454 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hixson pays $1,383 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Chattanooga area overall ($1,184). Rents are up $614 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hixson
Bachelor's degrees in Hixson
| Period | Hixson | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 22.9% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 24.3% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 27.2% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.4% | 31.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Hixson (37.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Chattanooga area overall (31.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.0 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hixson
| Period | Hixson | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 82.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 84.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 87.4% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hixson is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hixson
| Period | Hixson | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Hixson runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hixson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hixson | 2.42 | 44.4 | 12.7% | 27.8% | 6.7% | 1985 | $1,383 | 37.4% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| Middle Valley | 2.59 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 15.2% | 5.5% | 1985 | $1,208 | 30.8% | 89.3% | 4.2% |
| Falling Water | 2.76 | 40.5 | 10.7% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 1994 | $1,471 | 38.3% | 84.2% | 7.8% |
| Red Bank | 2.07 | 36.8 | 10.9% | 44.0% | 7.8% | 1968 | $1,327 | 43.1% | 94.2% | 3.5% |
| Walden | 2.62 | 43.6 | 6.1% | 14.9% | 5.0% | 1982 | $1,597 | 59.7% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| Fairmount | 2.98 | 43.6 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 6.8% | 2001 | $1,563 | 45.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Lakesite | 2.57 | 43.4 | 7.4% | 15.2% | 10.1% | 1986 | $831 | 35.5% | 94.7% | 3.1% |
| Signal Mountain | 2.65 | 46.4 | 5.2% | 15.8% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,799 | 60.7% | 95.7% | 2.8% |
| Harrison | 2.62 | 41.2 | 8.5% | 18.3% | 5.9% | 1988 | $1,254 | 29.3% | 94.2% | 2.6% |
| Chattanooga area | 2.50 | 41.2 | 11.1% | 31.8% | 9.9% | 1983 | $1,184 | 31.6% | 89.5% | 4.7% |
| Soddy-Daisy | 2.58 | 44.4 | 7.6% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 1993 | $998 | 27.5% | 90.8% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hixson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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