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.

Bulls Gap, TN

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

948population

39.3median age

This community is a community of 948 with a median age of 39.3. The population is predominantly White (91.4%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (5%). Median household income is $52,857. 85.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 65.7%, with a median home value of $178,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.4%866

Hispanic/Latino

5%47

Two or More

3.5%33

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10%68

High School Diploma

41%280

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%20

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%103

Associate's Degree

2.8%19

Bachelor's Degree

6%41

Master's Degree

1.9%13

Doctorate

5.6%38

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

13.5%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

$178,500median home value

$779median rent

65.7%homeownership

442total units

13.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 65.7%

Renter 34.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%12

$50K–$100K

15.5%39

$100K–$150K

8.4%21

$150K–$200K

29.9%75

$200K–$300K

17.9%45

$300K–$500K

19.9%50

$500K–$1M

2.4%6

$1M+

1.2%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

6.3%28

2000–2009

12.9%57

1990–1999

14.9%66

1980–1989

10.9%48

1970–1979

5.4%24

1960–1969

14%62

1950–1959

5.2%23

1940–1949

1.1%5

1939 or earlier

29.2%129

Heating Fuel

Electricity

80.1%306

Utility Gas

11.5%44

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%17

Wood

2.9%11

Other

1%4

Household Economyi

$52,857median household income

$26,140per capita income

21.3%poverty rate

5.1%unemployment

293labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.4%32

$10K–$15K

2.1%8

$15K–$20K

4.7%18

$20K–$25K

14.1%54

$25K–$30K

2.4%9

$30K–$35K

4.7%18

$35K–$40K

5.5%21

$40K–$45K

1.3%5

$45K–$50K

1.6%6

$50K–$60K

10.5%40

$60K–$75K

4.2%16

$75K–$100K

17.5%67

$100K–$125K

14.7%56

$125K–$150K

4.7%18

$150K–$200K

3.4%13

$200K+

0.3%1

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

50.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

267

Avg. Commutei

29.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

278

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

35(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured