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Bulls Gap

Tennessee · 756 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 $43,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $109,800. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
756
+6%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
621 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+10%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5586647718779841990201020202024Bulls Gap
2024948
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,933
+55%since 2000
from $14,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$109,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(705)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score7.9%(60)
Diversity Score
8
+356%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bulls Gap, Tennessee?

Bulls Gap, Tennessee has about 756 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bulls Gap, Tennessee earns about $43,000 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 $109,800, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Bulls Gap, Tennessee?

About 9.2% 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 16.1% 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 83 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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