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 $75,190 with a poverty rate of 19.49%. The median age in Bluff City is 34.3 years: 32 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bluff City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,227 | 98.19% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 1.46% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 902 | 2.51 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Married | 558 | 2.97 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 235 | 1.23 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Female | 70 | 3.06 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 39 | 2.74 | 12.8 | 87.2 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
58.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 108 | 7.12% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 11.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 138 | 9.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 5.67% |
| High School Graduate | 566 | 37.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 417 | 27.49% |
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 | 1,491 | 1,355 | 224 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,625 | $75,500 | $80,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,714 | $0 | $69,792 |
| High School Graduate | $35,268 | $49,167 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $47,500 | $9,034 |
| Overall | $44,760 | $51,154 | $37,800 |
| Some College | $45,833 | $49,219 | $40,852 |
$44,760
Average Earnings
$51,154
Average Male
$37,800
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.66% of Bluff City residents speak only English, while 0.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,227 | 428 | 19.22% |
| Other | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Multiple | 33 | 7 | 21.21% |
19.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.66%
Male Poverty Rate
21.12%
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 White, with 19.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.55% |
| High School | 23.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.93% |
| Some College | 7.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 57.69% |
| Female Employed | 18.39% |
| Male Employed | 13.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,958 | $82,257 |
| Households | $59,783 | $75,190 |
| Married Families | $76,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,393 | $50,105 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.6%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
214
Number of Veterans
195
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 98 |
| Vietnam | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 213 | 12.83% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
61.77%
Born in Bluff City
99.69%
Native Born
0.31%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.69% of Bluff City residents were born in the United States, with 61.77% having been born in Tennessee. 0.31% 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% |