Sewanee, TN Demographics
A map of Sewanee's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,095 | 82.6% |
Native American/Other | 130 | 5.1% |
Black | 117 | 4.6% |
Hispanic | 88 | 3.5% |
Asian | 71 | 2.8% |
Multiracial | 34 | 1.3% |
Sewanee, Tennessee had a population of 2,535 in 2020. It was 82.6% White, 4.6% Black, 2.8% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 5.1% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sewanee, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sewanee is the 169th 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).
Sewanee's White Population
2,095 residents of Sewanee identify as White, or 82.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Sewanee slightly larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sewanee is ranked #359 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sewanee is more White than neighboring Decherd (74.1% White). Sewanee is less White than neighboring Monteagle (90.2% White), Cowan (83.9% White), Sherwood (97.5% White), and Pelham (97.6% White).
Sewanee's Black Population
117 residents of Sewanee identify as Black, or 4.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sewanee slightly less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sewanee is ranked #159 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sewanee is more Black than neighboring Monteagle (0.9% Black), Sherwood (0% Black), and Pelham (0% Black). Sewanee is less Black than neighboring Cowan (8.2% Black), and Decherd (9.8% Black).
Sewanee's Asian Population
71 residents of Sewanee identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sewanee roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sewanee is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sewanee is more Asian than neighboring Monteagle (1.7% Asian), Cowan (0.2% Asian), Sherwood (0.8% Asian), Pelham (0.3% Asian), and Decherd (1.7% Asian).
Sewanee's Hispanic Population
88 residents of Sewanee identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sewanee roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sewanee is ranked #183 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sewanee is more Hispanic than neighboring Monteagle (2.4% Hispanic), Cowan (2.4% Hispanic), Sherwood (0.8% Hispanic), and Pelham (0.3% Hispanic). Sewanee is less Hispanic than neighboring Decherd (6.2% Hispanic).
Sewanee's Native American/Other Population
130 residents of Sewanee identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sewanee roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sewanee is ranked #1 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sewanee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monteagle (0.7% Native American/Other), Cowan (0.3% Native American/Other), Sherwood (0% Native American/Other), Pelham (0% Native American/Other), and Decherd (0.7% Native American/Other).
Sewanee's Multiracial Population
34 residents of Sewanee identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sewanee roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Sewanee is ranked #482 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sewanee is more Multiracial than neighboring Sherwood (0.8% Multiracial). Sewanee is less Multiracial than neighboring Monteagle (4.2% Multiracial), Cowan (5.1% Multiracial), Pelham (1.9% Multiracial), and Decherd (7.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.