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Bulls Gap

Tennessee · 768 residents (2025 est.) · 1.218 sq mi
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Bulls Gap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,857. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,500. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
948
+33%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
778 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
−7%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:768 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5586647718779841990201020202024Bulls Gap
2024948
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,857
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,074 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,140
+76%since 2000
from $14,822 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(707)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(866)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(35)
Diversity Score20.2%(192)
Diversity Score
20
+1059%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bulls Gap, Tennessee?

Bulls Gap, Tennessee has about 948 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bulls Gap, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bulls Gap, Tennessee earns about $52,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bulls Gap, Tennessee expensive?

In Bulls Gap, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $178,500, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Bulls Gap, Tennessee?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bulls Gap, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bulls Gap, Tennessee?

About 21.3% of people in Bulls Gap, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bulls Gap, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Bulls Gap, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 275 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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