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Bruceton

Tennessee · 1,507 residents · 1.682 sq mi
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Bruceton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,333. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 15% 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 $78,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,507
−3%since 2000
from 1,554 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
896 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
−1%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bruceton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,007
+46%since 2000
from $15,711 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$464
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,460)
Black4.6%(72)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(190)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,326)
Black5.4%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(26)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.9%(28)
Diversity Score22.6%(340)
Diversity Score
23
+85%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bruceton, Tennessee?

Bruceton, Tennessee has about 1,507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bruceton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bruceton, Tennessee earns about $48,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bruceton, Tennessee expensive?

In Bruceton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Bruceton, Tennessee?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bruceton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bruceton, Tennessee?

About 11.4% of people in Bruceton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bruceton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Bruceton, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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