Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee had a total population of 1,726, the 242nd largest town in Tennessee, with a median household income of $74,271, which is 7% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Tennessee Ridge Quick Facts
How Tennessee Ridge 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 | 1,322 | 1,726 | +30.6% |
| Median household income | $50,203 | $74,271 | +47.9% |
| Median home value¹ | $124,917 | $171,800 | +37.5% |
| Median gross rent | $857 | $935 | No clear change (+9.2%) |
How Tennessee Ridge Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 88.9%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 5.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
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+)
- < High School: 12.9%
- HS Diploma: 42.9%
- Some College: 18.5%
- Associate's: 10.7%
- Bachelor's: 11.2%
- Graduate+: 3.8%
Tennessee Ridge Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in Houston County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin | 1,058 | $36,488 | 21.9% | $202,900 |
Cities Similar to Tennessee Ridge
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | 1,712 | $75,441 | $311,100 | 20.2% | 4.1% |
| New Market | 1,619 | $72,321 | $180,400 | 27.5% | 7.5% |
| Mowbray Mountain | 1,721 | $93,293 | $390,400 | 29.0% | 8.0% |
| Cross Plains | 1,922 | $76,319 | $320,400 | 18.9% | 3.9% |
| Burns | 1,884 | $69,167 | $286,400 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
Population Overview
Tennessee Ridge is a small community located in Tennessee, within Houston County. The total population is 1,726. It ranks as the 242nd most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tennessee Ridge is 41.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tennessee Ridge is $74,271. This is 7% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $171,800. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Tennessee Ridge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Tennessee Ridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%.
Education
15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 87.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tennessee Ridge, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee?
Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee has a population of 1,726 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tennessee Ridge, TN?
The median household income in Tennessee Ridge is $74,271, which is 8% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tennessee Ridge, TN?
The poverty rate in Tennessee Ridge is 12.2%. This means approximately 210 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee?
Tennessee Ridge's population is 88.9% White, 0.0% Black, 5.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tennessee Ridge, TN?
The median home value in Tennessee Ridge is $171,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.
How educated is Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee?
15.0% of adults (25+) in Tennessee Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.