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Sunbright

Tennessee · 552 residents · 3.528 sq mi
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Sunbright has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,500. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,000. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
552
−4%since 2000
from 577 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
156 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+16%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3474926387839292000201020202024Sunbright
2024792
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,763 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,470
+77%since 2000
from $12,102 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance20.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services11.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+67%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(543)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(12)
Diversity Score
2
+5%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% 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
10.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunbright, Tennessee?

Sunbright, Tennessee has about 552 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunbright, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sunbright, Tennessee earns about $33,500 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Sunbright, Tennessee?

About 10.1% 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 22.2% of people in Sunbright, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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