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Red Boiling Springs

Tennessee · 1,112 residents · 1.75 sq mi
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Red Boiling Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,300. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,112
+9%since 2000
from 1,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
635 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
43.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
8301K1K2K2K1990201020202024Red Boiling Springs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,868 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$15,177
+6%since 2000
from $14,274 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
29.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.527
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$77,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$420
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215 in 2000
US average: $853
24.6%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
45.7% rent
15.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
23.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
26.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.2
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(996)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,025)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(73)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.9%(188)
17
+431%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
49.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
72.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
18.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
19.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

43.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
56.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
8.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee?

Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee has about 1,112 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee?

The typical household in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee earns about $24,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee expensive?

In Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $77,300, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee?

About 29.1% of people in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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