Counce, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 276, Counce'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

Counce is a small community located in Tennessee, within Hardin County. The total population is 276. It ranks as the 434th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Counce is 35.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. Only 6.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.7% 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 Counce is $54,565. This is 22% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Counce. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Counce, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $159,200. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Counce is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Counce has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% of all residents.

Education

5.3% 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 83% 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 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Counce, 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.