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Rutledge

Tennessee · 1,321 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 $30,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,300. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
1,321
+11%since 2000
from 1,187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+12%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7981K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rutledge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,694
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,276 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,566
+28%since 2000
from $14,477 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$465
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,238)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(19)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other3.6%(47)
Diversity Score14.8%(195)
Diversity Score
15
+93%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutledge, Tennessee?

Rutledge, Tennessee has about 1,321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutledge, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rutledge, Tennessee earns about $30,694 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 $96,300, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Rutledge, Tennessee?

About 11.8% 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 23.0% 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 443 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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