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Sunbright

Tennessee · 549 residents (2025 est.) · 3.528 sq mi
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Sunbright has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
792
+37%since 2000
from 577 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+15%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:549 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
3474926387839292000201020202024Sunbright
2024792
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,763 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,122
+91%since 2000
from $12,102 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−31%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+29%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(568)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(765)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(27)
Diversity Score8.2%(65)
Diversity Score
8
+281%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+31.6 ptssince 2017
from 53.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunbright, Tennessee?

Sunbright, Tennessee has about 792 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunbright, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sunbright, Tennessee earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunbright, Tennessee expensive?

In Sunbright, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $120,400, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Sunbright, Tennessee?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sunbright, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunbright, Tennessee?

About 14.8% of people in Sunbright, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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