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Bethel Springs

Tennessee · 742 residents · 2.233 sq mi
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Bethel Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,338. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,400. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
742
−3%since 2000
from 763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
332 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 342 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6407117838549251990201020202024Bethel Springs
2024664
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,338
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,772
+3%since 2000
from $14,402 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+93%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(647)
Black13.1%(100)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(242)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(602)
Black10.2%(76)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(34)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score35.8%(266)
Diversity Score
36
+13%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−8%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 20.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bethel Springs, Tennessee?

Bethel Springs, Tennessee has about 742 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bethel Springs, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bethel Springs, Tennessee earns about $34,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bethel Springs, Tennessee expensive?

In Bethel Springs, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Bethel Springs, Tennessee?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bethel Springs, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel Springs, Tennessee?

About 34.3% of people in Bethel Springs, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bethel Springs, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Bethel Springs, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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