Bledsoe County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,757, reflecting a 3.6% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bledsoe County is the 75th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 12,892 and has grown 29.98% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.5 years
Female: 48.5 years
Male: 44 years
There are 12,736 adults, (3,132 of whom are seniors) in Bledsoe County.
Female: 6,338 (42.2%)
Male: 8,694 (57.8%)
The racial composition of Bledsoe County includes 87.9% White, 6.05% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,213 | 87.9% |
| Black or African American | 910 | 6.05% |
| Two or more races | 664 | 4.42% |
| Other race | 174 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.17% |
Bledsoe County 's average per capita income is $32,717. Household income levels show a median of $54,720. The poverty rate stands at 20.73%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,125 | - |
| Families | $61,965 | $76,369 |
| Households | $54,720 | $67,637 |
| Non Families | $26,625 | $35,891 |
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