Grundy County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Grundy County, Tennessee has a population of 13,665, the 82nd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $45,573 and the median home value is $133,400. The poverty rate is 19.2%.
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Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 | 1,924 | $38,250 | 19.8% | $116,000 |
| Gruetli-Laager | 1,619 | $50,164 | 12.0% | $147,900 |
| Coalmont | 1,103 | $58,362 | 20.8% | $138,400 |
| Altamont | 1,100 | $40,221 | 24.1% | $85,900 |
| Palmer | 734 | $41,250 | 23.6% | $86,500 |
| Beersheba Springs | 610 | $50,000 | 23.9% | $102,700 |
| Pelham | 429 | $66,667 | 3.3% | $157,100 |
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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Grundy County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 13,665, 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 $45,573 with a poverty rate of 19.2%.
How many cities are in Grundy County, Tennessee?
Grundy County contains 7 Census-designated places.