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Rutledge

County:
Grainger County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.531
State:
Tennessee

Rutledge is a town located in Grainger County, Tennessee. Rutledge has a 2026 population of 1,358. It is also the county seat of Grainger County. Rutledge is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,327 in 2020.

The median household income in Rutledge is $50,045 with a poverty rate of 24.82%. The median age in Rutledge is 46.7 years: 35.3 years for males, and 52.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.4 males.

1.4K
Total Population
246
Density (mi²)
5 0.37%
Growth

Rutledge Population

Rutledge Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,35850.37%
20251,35350.37%
20241,348141.05%
20231,334695.45%
20221,265-60-4.53%
20211,325-2-0.15%
20201,32710.08%
20191,34970.52%
20181,342-4-0.3%
20171,346-2-0.15%
20161,34890.67%
20151,339201.52%
20141,319352.73%
20131,28410.08%
20121,283-3-0.23%
20111,28616414.62%
20101,28430.23%

Median Age

Overall: 46.7 years
Female: 52.3 years
Male: 35.3 years

Rutledge Adults

There are 1,281 adults, (377 of whom are seniors) in Rutledge.

Sex Ratio

Female: 820 (48.9%)
Male: 856 (51.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rutledge includes 93.08% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,56093.08%
Two or more races502.98%
Black or African American352.09%
Asian160.95%
Native American80.48%
Other race70.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races301.79%
Other race70.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,56093.08%
Black or African American352.09%
Two or more races201.19%
Asian160.95%
Native American80.48%

Rutledge Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rutledge 's average per capita income is $38,512. Household income levels show a median of $50,045. The poverty rate stands at 24.82%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$79,474-
Families$70,735$96,877
Households$50,045$77,398
Non Families$14,234$45,524

$38,512

Average Income

$50,045

Median Household Income

24.82%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)