Population 15,032 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bledsoe County
Household size in Bledsoe County
| Period | Bledsoe County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.82 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Bledsoe County holds 2.82 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.54, even as the national average fell. Only three of Tennessee's 95 counties have larger households.
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 Bledsoe County
| Period | Bledsoe County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bledsoe County is 43.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 42.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the east.
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 Bledsoe County
| Period | Bledsoe County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Bledsoe County (9.0%), below the national share of 11.6%. Bledsoe County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Tennessee counties.
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 Bledsoe County
Renters in Bledsoe County
| Period | Bledsoe County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bledsoe County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 66.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Bledsoe County
| Period | Bledsoe County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Bledsoe County: 17.6% 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 is down 3.9 points from 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 Bledsoe County
| Period | Bledsoe County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Bledsoe County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Bledsoe County
| Period | Bledsoe County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $471 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $580 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $835 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$364 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bledsoe County pays $835 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $364 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Bledsoe County
Bachelor's degrees in Bledsoe County
| Period | Bledsoe County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bledsoe County: 11.8% 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 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Tennessee's 95 counties, only four have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Bledsoe County
| Period | Bledsoe County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.8% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Bledsoe County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of Tennessee's 95 counties have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Bledsoe County
| Period | Bledsoe County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bledsoe County has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Tennessee county has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 10.3 points from 2006–10, 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).
Bledsoe County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe County | 2.82 | 43.8 | 9.0% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 1991 | $835 | 11.8% | 78.8% | 1.9% |
| Rhea County | 2.50 | 42.2 | 13.2% | 28.5% | 12.4% | 1989 | $903 | 18.6% | 83.4% | 5.2% |
| Van Buren County | 2.49 | 45.2 | 7.4% | 13.6% | 12.0% | 1978 | $701 | 13.7% | 86.3% | 2.3% |
| Meigs County | 2.56 | 45.4 | 5.7% | 19.0% | 15.2% | 1994 | $875 | 13.6% | 84.8% | 5.9% |
| Warren County | 2.60 | 40.4 | 13.4% | 27.6% | 12.6% | 1980 | $854 | 13.6% | 86.2% | 6.0% |
| Monroe County | 2.44 | 44.7 | 13.3% | 27.8% | 9.9% | 1989 | $748 | 16.3% | 85.3% | 4.5% |
| Cannon County | 2.58 | 41.8 | 12.7% | 21.6% | 10.8% | 1988 | $1,079 | 17.3% | 85.7% | 3.1% |
| Loudon County | 2.46 | 48.6 | 7.6% | 19.7% | 9.5% | 1989 | $1,058 | 29.3% | 89.5% | 2.7% |
| Blount County | 2.51 | 44.1 | 8.4% | 23.0% | 10.2% | 1987 | $1,111 | 28.9% | 91.3% | 3.4% |
| Bedford County | 2.67 | 37.0 | 16.2% | 28.1% | 6.3% | 1991 | $1,083 | 16.8% | 84.9% | 4.1% |
| Maury County | 2.55 | 39.3 | 10.4% | 29.1% | 8.3% | 1993 | $1,442 | 28.8% | 93.3% | 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 Bledsoe County. 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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