Bledsoe County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Bledsoe County, Tennessee has a population of 15,032, the 78th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $54,720 and the median home value is $189,400. The poverty rate is 20.7%.

Bledsoe County Quick Facts

Population 15,032

Median Household Income $54,72090% MOE ±$6,369

Median Home Value $189,40090% MOE ±$21,598

Poverty Rate 20.7%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.8%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 45.5 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 82.5%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.4%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 80.3%

Cities/Places 1

Population 15,032 78th of 95

Median Income $54,720 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 20.7%

Unemployment 1.8%

How Bledsoe County 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	14,836	15,032	+1.3%
Median household income	$54,301	$54,720	No clear change (+0.8%)
Median home value¹	$165,653	$189,400	No clear change (+14.3%)
Median gross rent	$807	$830	No clear change (+2.8%)

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

Median Household Income

Bledsoe

$54,720

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bledsoe

$189,400

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.1%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 31.7%

$100K+ 21.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

8.5%

$20K-$25K

5.0%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

5.9%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

14.2%

$75K-$100K

10.4%

$100K-$125K

8.3%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

1.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

47.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.5%

Renter 17.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $830/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.3%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

27.2%

55-74

27.9%

75+

8.9%

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: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bledsoe County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pikeville	2,319	$37,688	22.6%	$168,500

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Population Overview

Bledsoe County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 15,032. It is the 78th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bledsoe County is 45.5 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bledsoe County is $54,720. This is 21% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 51% 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 1.8%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $189,400. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bledsoe County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 60% 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 80.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bledsoe County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bledsoe County, Tennessee?

Bledsoe County has a population of 15,032, making it the 78th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Bledsoe County?

The median household income in Bledsoe County is $54,720 with a poverty rate of 20.7%.

How many cities are in Bledsoe County, Tennessee?

Bledsoe County contains 1 Census-designated place.