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Sunbright

Tennessee · 519 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 $34,044. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,600. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
519
−10%since 2000
from 577 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
147 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+24%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3474926387839292000201020202024Sunbright
2024792
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,044
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,763 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,287
+51%since 2000
from $12,102 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+105%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(495)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(11)
Diversity Score7.7%(40)
Diversity Score
8
+258%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+5%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunbright, Tennessee?

Sunbright, Tennessee has about 519 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunbright, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sunbright, Tennessee earns about $34,044 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 $109,600, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Sunbright, Tennessee?

About 7.6% 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 30.8% of people in Sunbright, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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