Bean Station city, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Bean Station city, Tennessee Demographics
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As of 2026, Bean Station city, Tennessee has a total population of 2,990, the 158th largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $50,114, which is 25% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.6%.

Bean Station city Quick Facts

Population 2,990

Median Household Income $50,114

Median Home Value $156,400

Poverty Rate 15.6%

Unemployment Rate 0.6%

Median Age 41.8 years

Homeownership Rate 85.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

High School Graduation Rate 86.0%

Diversity Index 4/100

Population 2,990 158th of 504

Median Income $50,114 below average

Poverty Rate 15.6% 26% higher national

Median Home Value $156,400 below average

How Bean Station city Compares

Median Household Income

Bean Station city

$50,114

$67,097

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Bean Station city

$156,400

$256,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.7%

$25K-$50K 24.2%

$50K-$100K 27.3%

$100K+ 22.8%

Employment

0.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7% | National: 5.2%

55.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.7%

Renter 14.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

17.8%

35-54

30.3%

55-74

26.6%

75+

4.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Bean Station city Rankings in Tennessee

#158 Population of 504

#295 Median Income of 504

#283 Education of 504

#288 Home Value of 504

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Cities Similar to Bean Station city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Dresden town	2,974	$50,998	$104,200	15.6%	9.7%
South Pittsburg city	3,040	$54,347	$160,700	8.4%	15.6%
Mascot CDP	2,904	$53,663	$172,700	15.4%	8.3%
Woodbury town	2,747	$51,506	$195,600	12.4%	18.2%
Newbern town	3,313	$49,853	$92,700	22.3%	23.9%

Population Overview

Bean Station city is a small community located in Tennessee. The total population is 2,990. It ranks as the 158th most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bean Station city is 41.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bean Station city is $50,114. This is 25% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $156,400. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bean Station city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bean Station city, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bean Station city, Tennessee?

Bean Station city, Tennessee has a population of 2,990 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bean Station city, TN?

The median household income in Bean Station city is $50,114, which is 36% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Bean Station city, TN?

The poverty rate in Bean Station city is 15.6%. This means approximately 467 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bean Station city, Tennessee?

Bean Station city's population is 97.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bean Station city, TN?

The median home value in Bean Station city is $156,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Bean Station city, Tennessee?

14.8% of adults (25+) in Bean Station city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.