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Blaine

Tennessee · 2,212 residents (2025 est.) · 9.516 sq mi
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Blaine has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,092. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,628 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $297,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,213
+103%since 2000
from 1,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
+103%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,212 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Blaine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,092
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,677 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,838
+92%since 2000
from $16,587 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+13%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,400
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+67%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,530)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(87)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,063)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2%(65)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other1.3%(42)
Diversity Score11.3%(364)
Diversity Score
11
+106%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+29.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blaine, Tennessee?

Blaine, Tennessee has about 3,213 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blaine, Tennessee?

The typical household in Blaine, Tennessee earns about $77,092 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blaine, Tennessee expensive?

In Blaine, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $297,400, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Blaine, Tennessee?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Blaine, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blaine, Tennessee?

About 8.9% of people in Blaine, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blaine, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Blaine, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,887 residents, a change of about 142 percent over that period.

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