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Grundy County

Tennessee · 13,703 residents · 360.444 sq mi
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Grundy County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,529. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,100. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,703
−4%since 2000
from 14,332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,529
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,959 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,000
+16%since 2000
from $12,039 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+43%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(14,010)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1%(141)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(460)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(13,321)
Black0.3%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(113)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other12.7%(1,744)
Diversity Score27.8%(3,813)
Diversity Score
28
+768%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grundy County, Tennessee?

Grundy County, Tennessee has about 13,703 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grundy County, Tennessee earns about $26,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grundy County, Tennessee expensive?

In Grundy County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $80,100, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Grundy County, Tennessee?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Grundy County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grundy County, Tennessee?

About 31.5% of people in Grundy County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grundy County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Grundy County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 341 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
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7 ZIP codes
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