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Grundy County

Tennessee · 13,529 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 $43,116. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% 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 $90,400. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
13,529
−6%since 2000
from 14,332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+22%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,116
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,959 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,702
+72%since 2000
from $12,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−1%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(12,620)
Black0.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(175)
Asian0.3%(44)
Other10.6%(1,429)
Diversity Score26.5%(3,579)
Segregation Score26.2%(3,541)
Diversity Score
26
+725%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grundy County, Tennessee?

Grundy County, Tennessee has about 13,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grundy County, Tennessee earns about $43,116 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 $90,400, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Grundy County, Tennessee?

About 13.4% 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 19.1% 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 167 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9553Census Tract 9552Census Tract 9550Census Tract 9551
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 37387ZIP 37365ZIP 37313ZIP 37301ZIP 37339ZIP 37366ZIP 37305
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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