La Follette, TN Demographics
A map of La Follette's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,898 | 92.8% |
Multiracial | 292 | 3.9% |
Hispanic | 158 | 2.1% |
Black | 37 | 0.5% |
Asian | 24 | 0.3% |
Native American/Other | 21 | 0.3% |
La Follette, Tennessee had a population of 7,430 in 2020. It was 92.8% White, 0.5% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Follette, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 504 places in Tennessee, La Follette is the 84th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
La Follette's White Population
6,898 residents of La Follette identify as White, or 92.8%. This makes the White share of the population of La Follette considerably larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, La Follette is ranked #111 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Follette is more White than neighboring Rocky Top (89.9% White). La Follette is less White than neighboring Jacksboro (94.4% White), Fincastle (95.3% White), Caryville (94.5% White), and Norris (93.9% White).
La Follette's Black Population
37 residents of La Follette identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Follette less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, La Follette is ranked #388 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Follette is more Black than neighboring Jacksboro (0.3% Black), Fincastle (0.3% Black), Caryville (0.1% Black), and Norris (0.4% Black). La Follette is less Black than neighboring Rocky Top (0.7% Black).
La Follette's Asian Population
24 residents of La Follette identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Follette roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, La Follette is ranked #281 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Follette is more Asian than neighboring Fincastle (0% Asian). La Follette is less Asian than neighboring Jacksboro (0.6% Asian), Rocky Top (0.4% Asian), and Norris (0.6% Asian).
La Follette's Hispanic Population
158 residents of La Follette identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Follette roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, La Follette is ranked #323 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Follette is more Hispanic than neighboring Jacksboro (1.1% Hispanic), Fincastle (1% Hispanic), Caryville (1.4% Hispanic), Rocky Top (1.5% Hispanic), and Norris (1.9% Hispanic).
La Follette's Native American/Other Population
21 residents of La Follette identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Follette roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, La Follette is ranked #351 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Follette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Caryville (0.2% Native American/Other). La Follette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jacksboro (0.5% Native American/Other), Fincastle (0.7% Native American/Other), Rocky Top (0.7% Native American/Other), and Norris (0.5% Native American/Other).
La Follette's Multiracial Population
292 residents of La Follette identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Follette roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, La Follette is ranked #227 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Follette is more Multiracial than neighboring Jacksboro (3% Multiracial), Fincastle (2.7% Multiracial), Caryville (3.4% Multiracial), and Norris (2.8% Multiracial). La Follette is less Multiracial than neighboring Rocky Top (6.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.