Bledsoe County, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 78th-largest in Tennessee

The population of Bledsoe County, Tennessee is 14,905 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 78th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $49,655, the median home value is $165,400, and the median age is 44.9.

The population of Bledsoe County has grown 20.9% since 2010 (12,892 → 15,591), a +1.37% annualized rate.

Bledsoe County within Tennessee · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

14,905

Population

+1.37%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$49,655

Median Income

$165,400

Median Home Value

Bledsoe County covers 407 sq mi of land at 36.7 people per square mile.

About Bledsoe County, TN

Bledsoe County is defined demographically by education — 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Bledsoe County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 14,905.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $49,655, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 19.0%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $165,400, with typical rent around $779.

Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 8.8%, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.2% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.

Bledsoe County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Bledsoe County had a population of 12,892 in 2010 and 15,591 in 2024, a 20.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,591 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.39%.

Bledsoe County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

15,591

Population (2024)

12,892

Population (2010)

15,591

Peak (2024)

1.39%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	12,892	-	-	estimate
2011	13,002	+110	+0.85%	estimate
2012	12,936	-66	-0.51%	estimate
2013	13,917	+981	+7.58%	estimate
2014	14,514	+597	+4.29%	estimate
2015	14,611	+97	+0.67%	estimate
2016	14,741	+130	+0.89%	estimate
2017	14,907	+166	+1.13%	estimate
2018	14,847	-60	-0.40%	estimate
2019	15,085	+238	+1.60%	estimate
2020	14,955	-130	-0.86%	estimate
2021	14,839	-116	-0.78%	estimate
2022	14,769	-70	-0.47%	estimate
2023	15,008	+239	+1.62%	estimate
2024	15,591	+583	+3.88%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.5%
Black or African American	5.5%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.9

Median Age

41.6%

Female

58.4%

Male

20.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.2%

5–9

3.8%

10–14

5.4%

15–19

4.2%

20–24

4.5%

25–34

14.9%

35–44

13.1%

45–54

13.8%

55–59

8.1%

60–64

7.6%

65–74

11.9%

75–84

5.7%

85+

2.7%

Children (under 15): 13.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$49,655$-17,442 vs state
Mean household income	$62,764
Per-capita income	$23,547
Poverty rate	19.0%+9.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	43.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

15.7%

Manufacturing

13.8%

Finance & real estate

13.2%

Construction

12.2%

Agriculture

9.4%

Public administration

6.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Retail trade

5.3%

The largest employment sector in Bledsoe County is professional & business services, accounting for 15.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

2.4%

Carpool

79.3%

Public transit

5.2%

Work from home

36.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$165,400$-91,400 vs state

Median home value

$779

Median rent

79.1%

Homeownership rate

5,895

Total housing units

81.6%

Occupied

18.4%

Vacant

20.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

82.5%

With health insurance

85.8%

With broadband internet

30.1%

Foreign-born

7.3%

Veterans (18+)

24.4%

With a disability

97.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

79.6%

High School+

8.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bledsoe County, Tennessee has a population of 14,905 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 78th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 37 people per square mile.

The population of Bledsoe County has grown 20.9% since 2010 (12,892 → 15,591), a +1.37% annualized rate.

The median household income in Bledsoe County, Tennessee is $49,655, with mean (average) household income of $62,764 and per-capita income of $23,547. 19.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Bledsoe County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.5%), Black or African American (5.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Bledsoe County, Tennessee is 44.9 years. Residents are 41.6% female and 58.4% male.

The median home value in Bledsoe County is $165,400 and median monthly rent is $779. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,895 total housing units, 18.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Bledsoe County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 15.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Bledsoe County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.