Population 347 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bunker Hill
Household size in Bunker Hill
| Period | Bunker Hill | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Bunker Hill average 2.60 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.45, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Bunker Hill
| Period | Bunker Hill | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.1 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.4 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.0 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Bunker Hill skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Bunker Hill
| Period | Bunker Hill | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Bunker Hill: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% 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 Bunker Hill
Renters in Bunker Hill
| Period | Bunker Hill | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.8% of households in Bunker Hill rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 47.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Bunker Hill
| Period | Bunker Hill | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.6% of the housing in Bunker Hill, 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.
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 Bunker Hill
| Period | Bunker Hill | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Bunker Hill are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Tennessee overall, where the median home dates to 1986.
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 Bunker Hill
| Period | Bunker Hill | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $357 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $500 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $572 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $972 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$615 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bunker Hill pays $972 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Bunker Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Bunker Hill
| Period | Bunker Hill | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bunker Hill: 19.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Bunker Hill
| Period | Bunker Hill | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.0% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.2% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.4% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Bunker Hill never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
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 Bunker Hill
| Period | Bunker Hill | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.7% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bunker Hill is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Bunker Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill | 2.60 | 46.9 | 7.6% | 16.8% | 21.6% | 1981 | $972 | 19.6% | 85.4% | 4.7% |
| Pisgah | 2.48 | 41.6 | 10.7% | 39.2% | 24.4% | 1986 | $836 | 16.2% | 93.9% | 8.4% |
| Dellrose | 2.48 | 44.8 | 9.7% | 17.9% | 14.7% | 1987 | $732 | 26.3% | 84.7% | 6.8% |
| Frankewing | 2.53 | 44.7 | 6.9% | 16.5% | 17.0% | 1994 | $723 | 26.0% | 86.5% | 4.6% |
| Aymett Town | 2.51 | 36.3 | 17.3% | 35.2% | 10.0% | 1982 | $915 | 27.7% | 94.6% | 5.8% |
| Elkton | 2.67 | 44.8 | 10.6% | 20.8% | 14.8% | 1975 | $1,059 | 18.6% | 79.7% | 7.6% |
| Baugh | 2.70 | 45.9 | 8.9% | 21.1% | 11.0% | 1982 | $943 | 23.6% | 85.1% | 8.6% |
| Beech Hill | 2.54 | 51.6 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 29.3% | 1990 | $870 | 23.0% | 92.0% | 0.0% |
| Tarpley | 2.53 | 42.5 | 10.3% | 33.7% | 24.4% | 1987 | $849 | 15.9% | 92.9% | 7.3% |
| Sumac | 2.57 | 45.6 | 9.7% | 15.0% | 18.3% | 1987 | $894 | 26.2% | 93.8% | 1.5% |
| Ardmore | 2.55 | 45.7 | 6.8% | 19.9% | 11.3% | 1990 | $866 | 25.2% | 85.3% | 6.7% |
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 Bunker Hill. 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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