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Rives

Tennessee · 246 residents · 0.345 sq mi
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Rives has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,750. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. 4% 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 $61,300. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
246
−26%since 2000
from 331 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 959 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+16%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1372122873614361990201020202024Rives
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,961
+17%since 2000
from $11,072 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade43.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+26%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(308)
Black5.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(204)
Black2.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(29)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other2.9%(7)
Diversity Score39.3%(97)
Diversity Score
39
+150%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 96.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.6%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rives, Tennessee?

Rives, Tennessee has about 246 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rives, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rives, Tennessee earns about $34,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rives, Tennessee expensive?

In Rives, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $61,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Rives, Tennessee?

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

What is the poverty rate in Rives, Tennessee?

About 30.4% of people in Rives, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rives, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Rives, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 111 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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