Bledsoe County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,032 | — | #2,160 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,720 | -27.2% | #2,491 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.5 years | +17.0% | #674 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $189,400 | -32.8% | #1,528 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $830 | -28.6% | #1,894 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.7% | +64.5% | #2,735 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bledsoe County has a population of 15,032, making it the #2,160 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bledsoe County is $54,720, ranking #2,491 out of 3,222 counties — 27.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.7% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Bledsoe County is $189,400 (-32.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $830/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.5%.
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82.7% of residents in Bledsoe County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.8% below the national rate.
About Bledsoe County, Tennessee
Bledsoe County, Tennessee has a total population of 15,032, making it the 2,160th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bledsoe County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bledsoe County is $54,720, which ranks #2,491 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Bledsoe County is $189,400, 32.8% below the national median. Renters in Bledsoe County pay a median gross rent of $830 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bledsoe County, 12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.3 min.
Bledsoe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Bledsoe County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.