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Bulls Gap

Tennessee · 738 residents · 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 $28,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,500. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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

738
+3%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
606 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
42.7
+1%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5586647718779841990201020202024Bulls Gap
2024948
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,074 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$15,047
+2%since 2000
from $14,822 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
24.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$87,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$479
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
38.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
34.9% rent
8.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
27.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
51.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.1
+14%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(723)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(13)
Diversity Score6.7%(50)
7
+286%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.8 min
+103%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
89.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
12.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
21.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

53.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
46.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
12.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Bulls Gap, Tennessee?

Bulls Gap, Tennessee has about 738 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bulls Gap, Tennessee earns about $28,250 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Bulls Gap, Tennessee?

About 9.1% 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 24.5% 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 65 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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