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Hunter, TN
Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee.
Population
1,918
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
300
ZIP codes
0
Hunter and its ZIP codes
Hunter at a glance
- Hunter is 75% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,815 a year, 26% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,500 (41% below Tennessee) and median rent is $756 a month.
Local data for Hunter, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hunter, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,815
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$169,500
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
88.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (134), Irish Americans (80), Norwegian Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Hunter.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,412
12,639 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,463
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$406M
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
How people get to work
Hunter, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.6%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hunter, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
361
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hunter, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Hunter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BiltmoreCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.6 |
| ButlerCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Valley ForgeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.2 |
| ElizabethtonCity | 7 mi | 9.6 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4.4 |
| WataugaCity | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Bluff CityCity | 8.8 mi | 1.7 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.5 |
| BristolCity | 11 mi | 32.7 |
| Pine CrestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Johnson CityCity | 13 mi | 43.8 |
| Walnut HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| BlountvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| Roan MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.6 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| UnicoiTown | 16 mi | 16.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hunter, TN in?
- Hunter is in Carter County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Hunter, TN?
- About 1,918 people live in Hunter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hunter?
- Nearby places include Biltmore (4.8 mi), Butler (6.8 mi), Valley Forge (6.8 mi), Elizabethton (7 mi), Hampton (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023