Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bean Station, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,016

Median Agei

48.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%2,721

Hispanic/Latino

7.7%231

Two or More

2.1%64

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.3%281

High School Diploma

38.4%956

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%129

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%276

Associate's Degree

6.3%157

Bachelor's Degree

11%274

Master's Degree

2%51

Professional Degree

1.4%34

HS or Higher

86.6%

BA or Higher

14.4%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$164,600

Median Renti

$598

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82%988

Renter-Occupied

18%217

Total Units

1,431

Homeownership

82%

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.8%57

$50K–$100K

12%119

$100K–$150K

18.2%180

$150K–$200K

24.6%243

$200K–$300K

13.6%134

$300K–$500K

25.2%249

$1M+

0.6%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

14.2%203

2000–2009

16.9%242

1990–1999

21.1%302

1980–1989

14.3%204

1970–1979

16.6%238

1960–1969

8.6%123

1950–1959

7.7%110

1940–1949

0.6%9

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.5%1,127

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%38

Utility Gas

2.7%33

Wood

0.6%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,785

Mean Household Incomei

$59,938

Per Capita Incomei

$24,488

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

1,332

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.3%16

$10K–$15K

5.1%61

$15K–$20K

5.6%68

$20K–$25K

6.9%83

$25K–$30K

6.1%74

$30K–$35K

3.8%46

$35K–$40K

5.2%63

$40K–$45K

16.3%197

$45K–$50K

8.3%100

$50K–$60K

12.8%154

$60K–$75K

3%36

$75K–$100K

9.4%113

$100K–$125K

6.4%77

$125K–$150K

6%72

$150K–$200K

0.2%3

$200K+

3.5%42

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1705.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

162

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,252

Avg. Commutei

28.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,309

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

161(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured