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Bon Air

Tennessee · 205 residents · 1.97 sq mi
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The short version

Bon Air has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2023, a loss of 46 residents. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
−18%since 2023
from 251 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
104 / sq mi
−18%since 2023
from 127 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
−7%since 2023
from 33.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
18225132139146020202024Bon Air
2024205
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,773 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,760
+13%since 2023
from $20,188 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
+3%since 2023
from 0.283 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
74.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
38.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.4%(56)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
73.0%
+31.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
Female
45.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bon Air, Tennessee?

Bon Air, Tennessee has about 205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bon Air, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bon Air, Tennessee earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bon Air, Tennessee?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bon Air, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bon Air, Tennessee?

About 19.0% of people in Bon Air, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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