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Bluff City

Tennessee · 1,822 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 $42,500. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,822
+17%since 2000
from 1,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,043 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bluff City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,587 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,336
+79%since 2000
from $14,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,655)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(27)
Asian1.2%(21)
Other1.8%(33)
Diversity Score13.9%(253)
Diversity Score
14
+277%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+113%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluff City, Tennessee?

Bluff City, Tennessee has about 1,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bluff City, Tennessee earns about $42,500 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 $98,600, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Bluff City, Tennessee?

About 16.8% 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 20.4% 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 428 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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