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Bledsoe County

Tennessee · 14,913 residents · 406.555 sq mi
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Bledsoe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,382. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 11% 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 $139,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,913
+21%since 2000
from 12,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+17%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K12K14K16K1990201020202024Bledsoe County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,382
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,982 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,120
+66%since 2000
from $13,889 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(11,583)
Black3.7%(454)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(138)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(1,475)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(13,129)
Black5.2%(781)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(459)
Asian0.2%(37)
Other2.1%(320)
Diversity Score25.1%(3,744)
Segregation Score37.4%(5,578)
Diversity Score
25
+110%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
40.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bledsoe County, Tennessee?

Bledsoe County, Tennessee has about 14,913 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bledsoe County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bledsoe County, Tennessee earns about $49,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bledsoe County, Tennessee expensive?

In Bledsoe County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $139,300, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Bledsoe County, Tennessee?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bledsoe County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bledsoe County, Tennessee?

About 20.5% of people in Bledsoe County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bledsoe County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Bledsoe County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,244 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9532Census Tract 9531.02Census Tract 9530Census Tract 9531.01
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 37367ZIP 37338
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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