Bell Buckle town, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Bell Buckle town, Tennessee Demographics
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As of 2026, Bell Buckle town, Tennessee has a total population of 654, the 352nd largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $83,452, which is 24% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.3%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

Bell Buckle town Quick Facts

Population 654

Median Household Income $83,452

Median Home Value $321,400

Poverty Rate 8.3%

Unemployment Rate 1.5%

Median Age 31.1 years

Homeownership Rate 78.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

High School Graduation Rate 90.5%

Diversity Index 23/100

Population 654 352nd of 504

Median Income $83,452 top 20%

Poverty Rate 8.3% 33% lower national

Median Home Value $321,400 top 20%

How Bell Buckle town Compares

Median Household Income

Bell Buckle town

$83,452

$67,097

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Bell Buckle town

$321,400

$256,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.7%

$25K-$50K 9.2%

$50K-$100K 55.8%

$100K+ 25.2%

Employment

1.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7% | National: 5.2%

79.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.2%

Renter 21.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.7%

18-34

39.3%

35-54

18.5%

55-74

12.8%

75+

3.7%

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+)

Bell Buckle town Rankings in Tennessee

#352 Population of 504

#76 Median Income of 504

#125 Education of 504

#61 Home Value of 504

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Cities Similar to Bell Buckle town

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Castalian Springs CDP	648	$86,071	$250,000	33.6%	7.2%
Darden CDP	612	N/A	N/A	12.3%	5.7%
Rarity Bay CDP	728	$82,143	$654,500	54.1%	4.7%
Adams city	655	$66,250	$200,000	15.8%	5.4%
Townsend city	570	$84,155	$332,800	39.2%	6.5%

Population Overview

Bell Buckle town is a small community located in Tennessee. The total population is 654. It ranks as the 352nd most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bell Buckle town is 31.1 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bell Buckle town is $83,452. This is 24% higher than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $321,400. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bell Buckle town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.3%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bell Buckle town, 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 Bell Buckle town, Tennessee?

Bell Buckle town, Tennessee has a population of 654 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bell Buckle town, TN?

The median household income in Bell Buckle town is $83,452, which is 6% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Bell Buckle town, TN?

The poverty rate in Bell Buckle town is 8.3%. This means approximately 54 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bell Buckle town, Tennessee?

Bell Buckle town's population is 87.5% White, 2.3% Black, 6.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bell Buckle town, TN?

The median home value in Bell Buckle town is $321,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

How educated is Bell Buckle town, Tennessee?

26.3% of adults (25+) in Bell Buckle town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.