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Midtown, TN
Census-designated place in Roane County, Tennessee.
Population
1,369
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
305
ZIP codes
0
Midtown and its ZIP codes
Midtown at a glance
- Midtown is 78% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,154 a year, 12% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,000 (24% below Tennessee) and median rent is $786 a month.
Local data for Midtown, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Midtown, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,154
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$218,000
Median rent
$786/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
52.9
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (337), French Americans (91), Norwegian Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Roane County. PPP loans are for Midtown.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$88,476
19,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,431
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$456M
FY 2026, $8,537 per person
How people get to work
Midtown, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Midtown, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
411
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
99
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
58.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Midtown, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Midtown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarrimanCity | 3.2 mi | 10.5 |
| KingstonCity | 3.8 mi | 7.3 |
| RockwoodCity | 6.9 mi | 8 |
| OakdaleTown | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| CoalfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 24.7 |
| WartburgCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| LoudonCity | 16 mi | 12.6 |
| Oak RidgeCity | 17 mi | 85.2 |
| PetrosCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| Lenoir CityCity | 17 mi | 8.6 |
| PhiladelphiaCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Oliver SpringsTown | 17 mi | 5.8 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 17 mi | 10.9 |
| Fairfield GladeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 23 |
| SweetwaterCity | 20 mi | 9 |
| Spring CityTown | 21 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Midtown, TN in?
- Midtown is in Roane County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Midtown, TN?
- About 1,369 people live in Midtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Midtown?
- Nearby places include Harriman (3.2 mi), Kingston (3.8 mi), Rockwood (6.9 mi), Oakdale (7.5 mi), Coalfield (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023