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Ramer

Tennessee · 327 residents (2025 est.) · 1.791 sq mi
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Ramer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,333. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $176,400. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−31%since 2000
from 354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+41%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:327 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2232833444044641990201020202024Ramer
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,333
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,593
+78%since 2000
from $14,942 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+7%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,400
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+61%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(297)
Black11.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.6%(119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(212)
Black7.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(10)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.9%(70)
Diversity Score
29
−14%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.6%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2012
from 28.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 47.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ramer, Tennessee?

Ramer, Tennessee has about 243 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ramer, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ramer, Tennessee earns about $53,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ramer, Tennessee expensive?

In Ramer, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $176,400, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Ramer, Tennessee?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ramer, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ramer, Tennessee?

About 14.0% of people in Ramer, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ramer, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Ramer, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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