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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rutledge

Tennessee · 1,187 residents · 5.531 sq mi
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Rutledge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,276. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $66,200. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,187
+35%since 1990
from 878 in 1990
1990 – 2025
215 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 159 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+3%since 1990
from 41.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7981K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rutledge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,276
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,812 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,477
+87%since 1990
from $7,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.0%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$233
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
66.1%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
33.9% rent
2.7
−3%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(821)
Black6.3%(55)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.2%(134)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,143)
Black2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score7.7%(91)
8
−50%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.6%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 41.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−25%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rutledge, Tennessee?

Rutledge, Tennessee has about 1,187 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rutledge, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rutledge, Tennessee earns about $24,276 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutledge, Tennessee expensive?

In Rutledge, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $66,200, and the typical rent is about $233 a month.

How educated are people in Rutledge, Tennessee?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rutledge, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutledge, Tennessee?

About 20.0% of people in Rutledge, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutledge, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutledge, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 309 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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