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.
14,905
Population
+1.37%
Annual growth
37
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%.
15,591
Population (2024)
12,892
Population (2010)
15,591
Peak (2024)
1.39%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,892 |
| 2011 | 13,002 |
| 2012 | 12,936 |
| 2013 | 13,917 |
| 2014 | 14,514 |
| 2015 | 14,611 |
| 2016 | 14,741 |
| 2017 | 14,907 |
| 2018 | 14,847 |
| 2019 | 15,085 |
| 2020 | 14,955 |
| 2021 | 14,839 |
| 2022 | 14,769 |
| 2023 | 15,008 |
| 2024 | 15,591 |
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
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
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.
Bledsoe County, TN Climate
Bledsoe County, TN has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F) and receives about 1487 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.6°C
Avg Temp
1487
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2° / 36° | 132 mm |
| February | 4° / 40° | 123 mm |
| March | 9° / 48° | 161 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 121 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 137 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 106 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 130 mm |
| August | 24° / 74° | 102 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 106 mm |
| October | 14° / 57° | 93 mm |
| November | 9° / 48° | 130 mm |
| December | 4° / 40° | 146 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bledsoe County, TN
The most comfortable months to visit Bledsoe County, TN are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -3°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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