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Rural Hill

Tennessee · 2,047 residents · 4.06 sq mi
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Rural Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $297,900. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% 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
2,047
+1%since 2000
from 2,032 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
504 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+34%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rural Hill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,563
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,035
+9%since 2000
from $28,571 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$297,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
5.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+64%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,931)
Black1.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(35)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(190)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,774)
Black2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(73)
Asian3.2%(65)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.5%(440)
Diversity Score
21
+130%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
46.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rural Hill, Tennessee?

Rural Hill, Tennessee has about 2,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rural Hill, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rural Hill, Tennessee earns about $84,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rural Hill, Tennessee expensive?

In Rural Hill, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $297,900.

How educated are people in Rural Hill, Tennessee?

About 40.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rural Hill, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rural Hill, Tennessee?

About 1.9% of people in Rural Hill, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rural Hill, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Rural Hill, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 716 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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