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White Bluff

Tennessee · 3,862 residents · 6.392 sq mi
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White Bluff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,152. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
3,862
+80%since 2000
from 2,142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
+80%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024White Bluff
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,152
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,097
+36%since 2000
from $16,229 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+29%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,090)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,485)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(134)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other0.8%(30)
Diversity Score13.2%(510)
Diversity Score
13
+254%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Bluff, Tennessee?

White Bluff, Tennessee has about 3,862 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Bluff, Tennessee?

The typical household in White Bluff, Tennessee earns about $44,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Bluff, Tennessee expensive?

In White Bluff, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $145,900, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in White Bluff, Tennessee?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in White Bluff, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Bluff, Tennessee?

About 15.1% of people in White Bluff, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Bluff, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, White Bluff, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,883 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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

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