Population 6,351 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bean Station
Household size in Bean Station
| Period | Bean Station | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Bean Station are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.49 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bean Station
| Period | Bean Station | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.3 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Bean Station skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bean Station
| Period | Bean Station | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Bean Station than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Knoxville area. The single-parent share is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bean Station
Renters in Bean Station
| Period | Bean Station | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 28.6% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 31.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 31.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 29.6% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Bean Station rent their homes (27.4%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 57.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bean Station
| Period | Bean Station | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Bean Station: 17.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bean Station
| Period | Bean Station | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Bean Station is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bean Station
| Period | Bean Station | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $505 | $707 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $529 | $787 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $587 | $882 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $823 | $1,212 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$318 | +$505 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bean Station costs $823 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $318 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bean Station
Bachelor's degrees in Bean Station
| Period | Bean Station | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 27.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 33.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bean Station: 17.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bean Station
| Period | Bean Station | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.3% | 84.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.7% | 86.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.0% | 88.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.2% | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +18.9 pts | +6.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Bean Station never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 18.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Bean Station has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Tennessee cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bean Station
| Period | Bean Station | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Bean Station has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only six have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bean Station compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Station | 2.40 | 47.6 | 9.0% | 27.4% | 17.0% | 1992 | $823 | 17.1% | 84.2% | 1.5% |
| Tate Springs | 2.76 | 36.1 | 12.7% | 19.4% | 13.5% | 1992 | $669 | 21.2% | 80.3% | 0.7% |
| Wyatt Village | 2.28 | 50.4 | 5.7% | 18.9% | 20.8% | 1984 | $697 | 9.4% | 86.5% | 4.3% |
| Lakemoore | 2.01 | 45.5 | 6.9% | 16.4% | 7.0% | 1986 | $907 | 15.7% | 87.2% | 6.5% |
| Helton | 2.27 | 52.4 | 6.0% | 26.6% | 29.6% | 1989 | $1,167 | 26.5% | 85.9% | 4.7% |
| Bray | 2.39 | 51.0 | 11.0% | 15.1% | 25.9% | 1986 | $757 | 11.3% | 78.0% | 3.4% |
| Mooresburg | 2.37 | 50.8 | 7.8% | 13.0% | 24.2% | 1990 | $705 | 16.7% | 88.4% | 2.9% |
| Thorn Hill | 2.42 | 50.5 | 12.4% | 17.4% | 25.9% | 1986 | $769 | 12.0% | 78.7% | 3.4% |
| Morristown | 2.54 | 39.3 | 16.6% | 33.3% | 8.4% | 1980 | $907 | 19.4% | 87.0% | 4.7% |
| Russellville | 2.50 | 45.2 | 5.7% | 16.1% | 5.1% | 1995 | $690 | 11.5% | 89.0% | 4.2% |
| Treadway | 2.37 | 46.8 | 8.8% | 12.9% | 21.3% | 1987 | $700 | 11.3% | 80.1% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bean Station. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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