Rhea County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,992 | — | #1,367 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,033 | -26.8% | #2,470 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,509 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $206,000 | -26.9% | #1,344 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $839 | -27.9% | #1,828 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | +26.1% | #2,100 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rhea County has a population of 33,992, making it the #1,367 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rhea County is $55,033, ranking #2,470 out of 3,222 counties — 26.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.9% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Rhea County is $206,000 (-26.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $839/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.5%.
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87.1% of residents in Rhea County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% below the national rate.
About Rhea County, Tennessee
Rhea County, Tennessee has a total population of 33,992, making it the 1,367th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rhea County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rhea County is $55,033, which ranks #2,470 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Rhea County is $206,000, 26.9% below the national median. Renters in Rhea County pay a median gross rent of $839 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rhea County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.7 min.
Rhea County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.3%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Rhea 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.