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Bean Station

Tennessee · 3,190 residents (2025 est.) · 5.989 sq mi
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Bean Station has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,785. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $164,600. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,016
+1%since 2023
from 2,990 in 2023
2009 – 2025
504 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 499 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.3
+16%since 2023
from 41.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,190 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 20092024
3K3K3K3K3K200920202024Bean Station
20243K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,785
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,114 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
$24,488
−21%since 2023
from $30,921 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
18.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.388
−23%since 2023
from 0.502 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$164,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $156,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
$598
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $720 in 2023
US average: $1,442
82.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
18.0% rent
15.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
26.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
9.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.7
+18%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,923)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(60)
Diversity Score5.5%(164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(231)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(64)
Diversity Score22.5%(678)
22
+309%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.8 min
+9%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
84.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
45.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
5.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
22.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
92.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
7.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bean Station, Tennessee?

Bean Station, Tennessee has about 3,016 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bean Station, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bean Station, Tennessee earns about $44,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bean Station, Tennessee expensive?

In Bean Station, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $164,600, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Bean Station, Tennessee?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bean Station, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bean Station, Tennessee?

About 18.3% of people in Bean Station, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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