Bledsoe County, Tennessee's estimated 2024 population is 15,296 with a growth rate of 1.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bledsoe County, Tennessee is the 79th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 12,892 and has seen a growth of 18.65% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,476 | 236 | 1.45% |
| 2028 | 16,240 | 236 | 1.47% |
| 2027 | 16,004 | 236 | 1.5% |
| 2026 | 15,768 | 236 | 1.52% |
| 2025 | 15,532 | 236 | 1.54% |
| 2024 | 15,296 | 236 | 1.57% |
| 2023 | 15,060 | 236 | 1.59% |
| 2022 | 14,824 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 14,837 | -119 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 14,956 | -129 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 15,085 | 238 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 14,847 | -60 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 14,907 | 166 | 1.13% |
| 2016 | 14,741 | 130 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 14,611 | 97 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 14,514 | 597 | 4.29% |
| 2013 | 13,917 | 981 | 7.58% |
| 2012 | 12,936 | -66 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 13,002 | 110 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 12,892 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 9,669 | 191 | 2.02% |
| 1980 | 9,478 | 1,835 | 24.01% |
| 1970 | 7,643 | -168 | -2.15% |
| 1960 | 7,811 | -750 | -8.76% |
| 1950 | 8,561 | 203 | 2.43% |
| 1940 | 8,358 | 1,230 | 17.26% |
| 1930 | 7,128 | -90 | -1.25% |
| 1920 | 7,218 | 889 | 14.05% |
| 1910 | 6,329 | -297 | -4.48% |
| 1900 | 6,626 | 492 | 8.02% |
| 1890 | 6,134 | 517 | 9.2% |
| 1880 | 5,617 | 747 | 15.34% |
| 1870 | 4,870 | 411 | 9.22% |
| 1860 | 4,459 | -1,500 | -25.17% |
| 1850 | 5,959 | 283 | 4.99% |
| 1840 | 5,676 | 1,028 | 22.12% |
| 1830 | 4,648 | 643 | 16.05% |
| 1820 | 4,005 | 746 | 22.89% |
| 1810 | 3,259 | -13,217 | -80.22% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,197 | 88.54% |
| Black or African American | 815 | 5.47% |
| Two or more races | 747 | 5.01% |
| Other race | 97 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,812 | 2.85 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 2,818 | 3.15 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 1,142 | 1.27 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 447 | 4.9 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 405 | 2.99 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
79.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,650 | 14.22% |
| Associates Degree | 589 | 5.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 585 | 5.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 438 | 3.77% |
| High School Graduate | 5,866 | 50.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 715 | 6.16% |
| Some College | 1,764 | 15.2% |
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 | 10,269 | 8,156 | 963 |
| Black | 724 | 627 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 408 | 366 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 254 | 147 | 46 |
| Other Race | 69 | 28 | 0 |
| Native American | 41 | 40 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 97.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,080 | $103,125 | $46,352 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,759 | $33,141 | $25,668 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,375 | $27,906 | $13,906 |
| Overall | $31,509 | $34,771 | $27,114 |
| Some College | $35,575 | $45,515 | $30,467 |
$31,509
Average Earnings
$34,771
Average Male
$27,114
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.06% of Bledsoe County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 2.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,171 | 2,739 | 22.5% |
| Multiple | 712 | 421 | 59.13% |
| Hispanic | 486 | 242 | 49.79% |
| Black | 476 | 49 | 10.29% |
| Other | 97 | 6 | 6.19% |
24.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.1%
Male Poverty Rate
28.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bledsoe County, Tennessee is Multiple, with 59.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bledsoe County, Tennessee is Other, with 6.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.86% |
| High School | 20.12% |
| Some College | 7.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 44.96% |
| Male Employed | 10.84% |
| Female Employed | 10.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,891 | $70,362 |
| Households | $49,655 | $62,764 |
| Married Families | $66,864 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,469 | $34,279 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
913
Number of Veterans
883
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 383 |
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| Korea | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 337 |
| 65 to 74 | 244 |
| 55 to 64 | 192 |
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 758 | 6.77% |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 20.24% |
| Black | 37 | 4.89% |
| Native American | 24 | 58.54% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 5.44% |
| Other Race | 10 | 11.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.4%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
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
67.25%
Born in Bledsoe County, Tennessee
98.09%
Native Born
1.91%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
98.09% of Bledsoe County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 67.25% having been born in Tennessee. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.