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.

Bluff City, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,225

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.2%2,185

Two or More

1.4%32

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%106

High School Diploma

30.3%446

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%134

Some College (1+ yr)

19.8%291

Associate's Degree

10.7%157

Bachelor's Degree

9.2%135

Master's Degree

2.7%39

Professional Degree

0.2%3

Doctorate

2.9%43

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

15%

Graduate+

5.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,400

Median Renti

$931

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.3%517

Renter-Occupied

37.7%313

Total Units

899

Homeownership

62.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

18.6%96

$50K–$100K

3.5%18

$100K–$150K

22.4%116

$150K–$200K

25%129

$200K–$300K

25.7%133

$300K–$500K

3.7%19

$500K–$1M

0.2%1

$1M+

1%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

151

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.1%37

2010–2019

15.5%139

2000–2009

17.6%158

1990–1999

12.8%115

1980–1989

14.6%131

1970–1979

10.2%92

1960–1969

2%18

1950–1959

7.2%65

1940–1949

7%63

1939 or earlier

9%81

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.2%765

Utility Gas

5.3%44

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%12

Wood

1.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,059

Mean Household Incomei

$75,843

Per Capita Incomei

$28,551

Poverty Ratei

15.3%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

1,096

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%20

$10K–$15K

1.2%10

$15K–$20K

4.3%36

$20K–$25K

3.7%31

$25K–$30K

4.9%41

$30K–$35K

9.2%76

$35K–$40K

3.1%26

$40K–$45K

3.5%29

$45K–$50K

5.1%42

$50K–$60K

9.5%79

$60K–$75K

15.9%132

$75K–$100K

12.5%104

$100K–$125K

8.3%69

$125K–$150K

7.6%63

$150K–$200K

7%58

$200K+

1.7%14

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 Vouchers1 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

70.3%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

982

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,022

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

157(9.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.1%Insured

9.9%Uninsured