Unified School District · TN
Rhea County School District
Rhea County School District is a unified school district in Tennessee with a community population of 26,367. The median household income is $58,355 and the median age is 43.4.
26,367
Population
86
People / sq mi
$58,355
Median Income
43.4
Median Age
Rhea County School District covers 307 sq mi of land at 85.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,355
Median Household Income
$29,041
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$204,400
Median Home Value
$824
Median Rent
80.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.4%
High School+
17.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rhea County School District serves a community with a population of 26,367 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Tennessee.
The median household income in Rhea County School District is $58,355, with a per capita income of $29,041. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
Rhea County School District is 89.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 61.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Rhea County School District, 84.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Rhea County School District is $204,400, with a median rent of $824. The homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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Data for Rhea County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4703510).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.