Population 26,297 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Soddy-Daisy
Household size in Soddy-Daisy
| Period | Soddy-Daisy | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Soddy-Daisy sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.50, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 Soddy-Daisy
| Period | Soddy-Daisy | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 39.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 40.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 41.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 41.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.4, Soddy-Daisy is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 Soddy-Daisy
| Period | Soddy-Daisy | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in Soddy-Daisy, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Soddy-Daisy has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Tennessee cities.
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 Soddy-Daisy
Renters in Soddy-Daisy
| Period | Soddy-Daisy | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 30.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 32.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 32.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 31.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Soddy-Daisy is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, 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 Soddy-Daisy
| Period | Soddy-Daisy | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Soddy-Daisy: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Soddy-Daisy
| Period | Soddy-Daisy | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Soddy-Daisy is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the north.
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 Soddy-Daisy
| Period | Soddy-Daisy | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $639 | $731 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $802 | $803 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $807 | $876 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $998 | $1,184 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$360 | +$454 | +$526 | +$606 |
Rent in Soddy-Daisy runs $998 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $360 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
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 Soddy-Daisy
Bachelor's degrees in Soddy-Daisy
| Period | Soddy-Daisy | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 22.9% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 24.3% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 27.2% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 31.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Soddy-Daisy than nationally: 27.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Tennessee cities, though, Soddy-Daisy has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 Soddy-Daisy
| Period | Soddy-Daisy | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 82.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 84.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 87.4% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Soddy-Daisy is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Chattanooga area. The share with a diploma is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Soddy-Daisy
| Period | Soddy-Daisy | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Soddy-Daisy than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Soddy-Daisy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soddy-Daisy | 2.58 | 44.4 | 7.6% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 1993 | $998 | 27.5% | 90.8% | 3.8% |
| Lakesite | 2.57 | 43.4 | 7.4% | 15.2% | 10.1% | 1986 | $831 | 35.5% | 94.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle Valley | 2.59 | 44.0 | 10.5% | 15.2% | 5.5% | 1985 | $1,208 | 30.8% | 89.3% | 4.2% |
| Flat Top Mountain | 2.94 | 41.4 | 2.9% | 9.6% | 6.6% | 1995 | $926 | 24.2% | 93.7% | 1.7% |
| Harrison | 2.62 | 41.2 | 8.5% | 18.3% | 5.9% | 1988 | $1,254 | 29.3% | 94.2% | 2.6% |
| Mowbray | 2.46 | 51.7 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 16.4% | 2001 | $799 | 24.0% | 90.0% | 7.9% |
| Hixson | 2.42 | 44.4 | 12.7% | 27.8% | 6.7% | 1985 | $1,383 | 37.4% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| Fairmount | 2.98 | 43.6 | 2.1% | 3.4% | 6.8% | 2001 | $1,563 | 45.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Falling Water | 2.76 | 40.5 | 10.7% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 1994 | $1,471 | 38.3% | 84.2% | 7.8% |
| Sale Creek | 2.76 | 45.6 | 6.0% | 14.5% | 10.3% | 1991 | $1,094 | 20.6% | 86.1% | 2.6% |
| Birchwood | 2.56 | 46.5 | 5.3% | 8.5% | 12.2% | 1996 | $836 | 19.0% | 88.3% | 1.2% |
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 Soddy-Daisy. 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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