Population 7,530 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rutledge
Household size in Rutledge
| Period | Rutledge | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Rutledge is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.46 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Rutledge has smaller households than the great majority of Tennessee cities.
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 Rutledge
| Period | Rutledge | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 40.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 41.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 41.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.6, Rutledge is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.4, as it has nationally. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 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 Rutledge
| Period | Rutledge | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 9.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 9.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Rutledge (10.6%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Even so, single parents are more common here than in the Knoxville area overall (9.4%). The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Rutledge
Renters in Rutledge
| Period | Rutledge | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 28.6% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 31.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 31.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 29.6% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rutledge is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 57.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 Rutledge
| Period | Rutledge | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 11.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rutledge: 16.8% 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 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Rutledge
| Period | Rutledge | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1985 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Rutledge is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1979 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 Rutledge
| Period | Rutledge | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $539 | $707 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $504 | $787 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $732 | $882 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $860 | $1,212 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$321 | +$505 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rutledge pays $860 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $321 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Rutledge
Bachelor's degrees in Rutledge
| Period | Rutledge | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 26.7% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 27.7% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 30.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 33.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rutledge: 14.7% 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 5.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Rutledge has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Tennessee cities.
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 Rutledge
| Period | Rutledge | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.6% | 84.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.2% | 86.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 88.9% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 90.9% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.1 pts | +6.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in Rutledge never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 17.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Rutledge
| Period | Rutledge | Knoxville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 8.2% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rutledge runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Locally, though, the rate is higher than in the wider Knoxville area (3.6%). Unemployment is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Rutledge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutledge | 2.39 | 47.6 | 10.6% | 20.1% | 16.8% | 1990 | $860 | 14.7% | 86.7% | 4.5% |
| Wa-Ni Village | 2.57 | 49.2 | 11.4% | 17.4% | 16.0% | 1992 | $989 | 25.1% | 89.0% | 5.4% |
| Puncheon Camp | 2.30 | 43.1 | 10.1% | 39.3% | 16.6% | 1980 | $742 | 22.2% | 82.9% | 5.1% |
| Helton | 2.27 | 52.4 | 6.0% | 26.6% | 29.6% | 1989 | $1,167 | 26.5% | 85.9% | 4.7% |
| Mill Spring | 2.58 | 40.7 | 14.1% | 26.2% | 9.5% | 1980 | $879 | 12.0% | 89.1% | 3.6% |
| Washburn | 2.57 | 50.5 | 6.2% | 28.6% | 22.0% | 1981 | $839 | 15.5% | 79.3% | 6.4% |
| Williams Springs | 2.98 | 45.9 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 13.7% | 1992 | $843 | 10.1% | 76.6% | 8.7% |
| Talbott | 2.60 | 46.2 | 8.6% | 15.8% | 6.2% | 1987 | $985 | 28.3% | 93.5% | 1.9% |
| Powder Springs | 2.70 | 47.9 | 6.0% | 19.1% | 19.5% | 1986 | $823 | 13.4% | 80.0% | 6.4% |
| Perrin Hollow | 2.53 | 43.0 | 11.4% | 21.0% | 13.9% | 1984 | $937 | 17.1% | 93.1% | 1.9% |
| Jefferson City | 2.44 | 38.3 | 12.1% | 35.4% | 9.6% | 1982 | $921 | 24.3% | 91.2% | 5.1% |
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 Rutledge. 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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