Bethel Springs, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bethel Springs, Tennessee had a total population of 664, the 357th largest town in Tennessee, with a median household income of $34,500, which is 50% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.6%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 50% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 7.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.7%.

Bethel Springs Quick Facts

Population 66490% MOE ±172

Median Household Income $34,50090% MOE ±$12,902

Median Home Value $149,00090% MOE ±$53,048

Poverty Rate 20.6%90% MOE ±8.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.7%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Median Age 45.4 years90% MOE ±15.2 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%90% MOE ±13.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.5%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.4%

Diversity Index 48/100

Population 664 357th of 502

Median Income $34,500 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 20.6% 66% higher than national

Median Home Value $149,000 bottom 30%

How Bethel Springs Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	806	664	No clear change (-17.6%)
Median household income	$47,006	$34,500	No clear change (-26.6%)
Median home value¹	$81,842	$149,000	+82.1%
Median gross rent	$807	$718	No clear change (-11.1%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Bethel Springs Compares

Median Household Income

Bethel Springs

$34,500

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bethel Springs

$149,000

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 34.5%

$25K-$50K 31.0%

$50K-$100K 29.2%

$100K+ 5.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.5%

$10K-$15K

12.0%

$15K-$20K

9.5%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

13.4%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

9.9%

$45K-$50K

1.1%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

3.9%

$75K-$100K

18.3%

$100K-$125K

0.7%

$125K-$150K

0.4%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

0.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

54.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $718/mo 25.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.6%

18-34

13.3%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

31.8%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Bethel Springs Rankings in Tennessee

#357 Population of 502

#431 Median Income of 453

#434 Education of 502

#360 Home Value of 464

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Other Cities in McNairy County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Selmer	4,488	$51,591	23.6%	$155,900
Eastview	767	$58,750	16.8%	$153,300
Finger	669	$53,750	9.4%	$99,700
Michie	558	$60,714	16.0%	$166,500
Guys	423	$58,929	5.3%	$158,800
Stantonville	313	$47,222	5.8%	N/A
Ramer	243	$53,333	14.0%	$176,400
Enville	163	N/A	17.4%	$137,500
Chewalla	150	N/A	10.7%	$9,999

Cities Similar to Bethel Springs

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Friendship	692	$32,153	$108,000	12.6%	42.3%
Griffith Creek	586	N/A	N/A	3.8%	21.0%
Darden	582	N/A	N/A	15.3%	7.0%
Middleton	743	$36,250	$122,100	13.8%	39.1%
Gallaway	609	$30,208	$184,400	7.2%	43.3%

A note before these figures: with a population of 664, Bethel Springs's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bethel Springs is a small community located in Tennessee, within McNairy County. The total population is 664. It ranks as the 357th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bethel Springs is 45.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bethel Springs is $34,500. This is 50% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 57% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $149,000. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bethel Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.1%.

Education

7.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bethel Springs, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bethel Springs, Tennessee?

Bethel Springs, Tennessee has a population of 664 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bethel Springs, TN?

The median household income in Bethel Springs is $34,500, which is 57% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Bethel Springs, TN?

The poverty rate in Bethel Springs is 20.6%. This means approximately 137 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bethel Springs, Tennessee?

Bethel Springs's population is 69.3% White, 19.1% Black, 6.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bethel Springs, TN?

The median home value in Bethel Springs is $149,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

How educated is Bethel Springs, Tennessee?

7.5% of adults (25+) in Bethel Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.