Grundy County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Grundy County, Tennessee has a population of 13,819, the 82nd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $47,593 and the median home value is $154,000. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

Grundy County Quick Facts

Population 13,819

Median Household Income $47,59390% MOE ±$6,668

Median Home Value $154,00090% MOE ±$8,605

Poverty Rate 18.9%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 9.0%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Median Age 42.7 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 83.7%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.3%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.7%

Cities/Places 7

Population 13,819 82nd of 95

Median Income $47,593 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.9%

Unemployment 9.0%

How Grundy 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	13,344	13,819	+3.6%
Median household income	$49,863	$47,593	No clear change (-4.6%)
Median home value¹	$107,318	$154,000	+43.5%
Median gross rent	$774	$636	-17.8%

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

Median Household Income

Grundy

$47,593

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Grundy

$154,000

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.8%

$25K-$50K 29.4%

$50K-$100K 34.1%

$100K+ 14.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

6.4%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

8.3%

$35K-$40K

5.7%

$40K-$45K

7.7%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

13.2%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

9.3%

$100K-$125K

5.2%

$125K-$150K

4.1%

$150K-$200K

2.6%

$200K+

2.9%

Employment

9.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

50.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.7%

Renter 16.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $636/mo 16.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

25.9%

75+

8.6%

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 Grundy County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Tracy City	1,682	$39,479	24.2%	$136,300
Gruetli-Laager	1,480	$47,313	10.2%	$154,700
Altamont	1,322	$41,373	15.9%	$91,900
Coalmont	906	$53,917	31.2%	$151,400
Palmer	818	$56,447	14.7%	$78,900
Pelham	704	$70,096	22.2%	$187,500
Beersheba Springs	654	$72,885	19.3%	$101,000

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Population Overview

Grundy County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 13,819. It is the 82nd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grundy County is 42.7 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grundy County is $47,593. This is 32% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.0%. This is 91% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $154,000. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grundy County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 82.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grundy 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 Grundy County, Tennessee?

Grundy County has a population of 13,819, making it the 82nd most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Grundy County?

The median household income in Grundy County is $47,593 with a poverty rate of 18.9%.

How many cities are in Grundy County, Tennessee?

Grundy County contains 7 Census-designated places.