Bon Air, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 205, Bon Air'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

Bon Air is a small community located in Tennessee, within White County. The total population is 205. It ranks as the 448th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bon Air is 30.9 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. With 36.1% of the population under 18, Bon Air has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 22.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bon Air is $63,750. This is 8% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bon Air, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Bon Air was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

35.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 26.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bon Air, 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.