Rutledge is a town located in Grainger County Tennessee. Rutledge has a 2024 population of 1,334. It is also the county seat of Grainger County. Rutledge is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,321 in 2020.
The average household income in Rutledge is $65,139 with a poverty rate of 22.37%. The median age in Rutledge is 49.2 years: 45.1 years for males, and 52.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rutledge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,404 | 92.31% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 4.21% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.53% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 596 | 2.34 | 53 | 47 |
| Non Family | 281 | 1.43 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Married | 212 | 2.82 | 83 | 17 |
| Female | 87 | 4.09 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 16 | 2.38 | 68.8 | 31.3 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
53.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 11.12% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 7.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 7.47% |
| High School Graduate | 507 | 46.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 8.57% |
| Some College | 154 | 14.04% |
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 | 988 | 794 | 141 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 47 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 48 | 5 |
| Black | 27 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,938 | $53,026 | $35,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,833 | $0 | $68,750 |
| High School Graduate | $33,194 | $43,750 | $22,212 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,958 | $31,607 | $14,083 |
| Overall | $31,970 | $44,167 | $24,286 |
| Some College | $29,375 | $0 | $26,953 |
$31,970
Average Earnings
$44,167
Average Male
$24,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.88% of Rutledge residents speak only English, while 4.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,296 | 246 | 18.98% |
| Multiple | 55 | 47 | 85.45% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 43 | 89.58% |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Native | 8 | 4 | 50% |
| Asian | 13 | 4 | 30.77% |
22.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.58%
Male Poverty Rate
25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rutledge is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rutledge is White, with 18.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.86% |
| Some College | 13.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.83% |
| Male Employed | 19.52% |
| Female Employed | 6.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,194 | $90,580 |
| Households | $41,000 | $65,139 |
| Married Families | $77,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,750 | $35,214 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, 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
104
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 9.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
70.55%
Born in Rutledge
95.6%
Native Born
4.4%
Foreign Born
3.22%
Non Citizen
1.18%
Naturalized
95.6% of Rutledge residents were born in the United States, with 70.55% having been born in Tennessee. 3.22% 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 | 1,350 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 1,347 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 1,344 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 1,340 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 1,337 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 1,334 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 1,331 | 69 | 5.47% |
| 2022 | 1,262 | -60 | -4.54% |
| 2021 | 1,322 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,321 | -28 | -2.08% |
| 2019 | 1,349 | 7 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 1,342 | -4 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,346 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 1,348 | 9 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 1,339 | 20 | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 1,319 | 35 | 2.73% |
| 2013 | 1,284 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 1,283 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 1,286 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,284 | 0 | 0% |