Grundy County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grundy County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 13,665. It is the 82nd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grundy County is 42.9 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grundy County is $45,573. This is 32% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 42% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $133,400. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Grundy County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grundy County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 80.0%.