Bulls Gap town, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bulls Gap town is a small community located in Tennessee. The total population is 910. It ranks as the 316th most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bulls Gap town is 48.1 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bulls Gap town is $50,066. 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 19.1%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $148,200. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Bulls Gap town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.6%.

Education

13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 Bulls Gap 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.