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Bluff City

Tennessee · 1,733 residents · 1.747 sq mi
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Bluff City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,733
+11%since 2000
from 1,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
992 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+6%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bluff City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,833
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,587 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,076
+28%since 2000
from $14,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,525)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,674)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.7%(30)
Diversity Score9.7%(169)
Diversity Score
10
+165%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluff City, Tennessee?

Bluff City, Tennessee has about 1,733 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bluff City, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bluff City, Tennessee earns about $30,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluff City, Tennessee expensive?

In Bluff City, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $82,400, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Bluff City, Tennessee?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bluff City, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluff City, Tennessee?

About 21.1% of people in Bluff City, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bluff City, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Bluff City, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 339 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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