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Blaine

Tennessee · 2,084 residents · 9.516 sq mi
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Blaine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,125. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 18% 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 $143,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,084
+31%since 2000
from 1,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
219 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+13%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Blaine
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,125
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,677 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,288
+40%since 2000
from $16,587 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,942)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(43)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other2.4%(49)
Diversity Score13.9%(290)
Diversity Score
14
+153%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blaine, Tennessee?

Blaine, Tennessee has about 2,084 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blaine, Tennessee?

The typical household in Blaine, Tennessee earns about $54,125 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 $143,800, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Blaine, Tennessee?

About 18.4% 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 12.9% 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 758 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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