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Valley Forge, TN

Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee.

Population

2,136

Land area

3.2sq mi

People per sq mi

676

ZIP codes

0

Valley Forge and its ZIP codes

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Valley Forge at a glance

  • Valley Forge is about 3.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
  • The median household income is $54,631, 22% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,100 (45% below Tennessee) and median rent is $699 a month.

Local data for Valley Forge, TN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Valley Forge, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,631

Poverty rate

15.1%

Median home value

$158,100

Median rent

$699/mo

Homeownership

89.5%

Bachelor's or higher

10.0%

Median age

54.2

Average commute

20.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (303), German Americans (221), Dutch Americans (60).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Valley Forge.

Details

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

Carter County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Valley Forge, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone84.1%
  • Carpooled3.0%
  • Public transit5.4%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home5.2%

Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Valley Forge, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Valley Forge, TN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.3%

U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts

Diabetes

18.0%

U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts

Smoking

22.9%

U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.8%

U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts

Cities near Valley Forge

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HamptonCensus-designated place2.3 mi4.4
ElizabethtonCity3.6 mi9.6
BiltmoreCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.6
CentralCensus-designated place5.7 mi3.5
Pine CrestCensus-designated place6.2 mi1.9
HunterCensus-designated place6.8 mi6.4
WataugaCity7.1 mi0.9
ButlerCensus-designated place9.6 mi0.8
UnicoiTown9.8 mi16.2
Johnson CityCity10 mi43.8
Roan MountainCensus-designated place11 mi6.6
Bluff CityCity11 mi1.7
Oak GroveCensus-designated place15 mi4.5
JonesboroughTown16 mi5.5
Elk Park, NCTown16 mi0.7
BristolCity16 mi32.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Valley Forge, TN in?
Valley Forge is in Carter County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Valley Forge, TN?
About 2,136 people live in Valley Forge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Valley Forge?
Nearby places include Hampton (2.3 mi), Elizabethton (3.6 mi), Biltmore (4.7 mi), Central (5.7 mi), Pine Crest (6.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023