Bluff City is a city located in Sullivan County Tennessee. Bluff City has a 2024 population of 1,845. Bluff City is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,819 in 2020.
The average household income in Bluff City is $71,098 with a poverty rate of 16.63%. The median age in Bluff City is 35.6 years: 34.4 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bluff City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,204 | 97.48% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 2.12% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 913 | 2.48 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 496 | 3.04 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Non Family | 289 | 1.25 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Female | 70 | 3.26 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 58 | 2.84 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 7.46% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 121 | 7.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 4.76% |
| High School Graduate | 613 | 39.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 3.08% |
| Some College | 427 | 27.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,529 | 1,372 | 195 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,500 | $65,750 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,006 | $67,679 | $68,071 |
| High School Graduate | $36,025 | $45,625 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,000 | $39,375 | $9,250 |
| Overall | $40,790 | $44,122 | $35,638 |
| Some College | $41,341 | $42,458 | $40,481 |
$40,790
Average Earnings
$44,122
Average Male
$35,638
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.81% of Bluff City residents speak only English, while 0.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,204 | 365 | 16.56% |
| Multiple | 48 | 7 | 14.58% |
| Other | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 100% |
16.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.94%
Male Poverty Rate
18.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bluff City is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bluff City is Multiple, with 14.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.54% |
| High School | 20.88% |
| Some College | 6.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.86% |
| Male Employed | 10.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,167 | $79,129 |
| Households | $55,239 | $71,098 |
| Married Families | $70,690 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,224 | $51,225 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
183
Number of Veterans
166
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 75+ | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 10.79% |
| Native American | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.11%
Born in Bluff City
99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.82% of Bluff City residents were born in the United States, with 63.11% having been born in Tennessee. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,879 | 7 | 0.37% |
| 2028 | 1,872 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 1,865 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 1,859 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 1,852 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 1,845 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 1,839 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 1,835 | 12 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 1,823 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 1,819 | 144 | 8.6% |
| 2019 | 1,675 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,675 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 1,678 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 1,684 | -10 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 1,694 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 1,700 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 1,703 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 1,707 | 10 | 0.59% |
| 2011 | 1,697 | -6 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 1,703 | 0 | 0% |