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Rutledge

Tennessee · 1,122 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 $23,551. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,200. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,122
−5%since 2000
from 1,187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
203 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+9%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7981K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rutledge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,551
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,276 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,024
−10%since 2000
from $14,477 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,143)
Black2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(91)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,051)
Black1.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(35)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score13.4%(150)
Diversity Score
13
+75%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutledge, Tennessee?

Rutledge, Tennessee has about 1,122 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutledge, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rutledge, Tennessee earns about $23,551 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 $86,200, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Rutledge, Tennessee?

About 8.2% 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 31.5% 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 244 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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