Rhea County's estimated 2026 population is 35,639 with a growth rate of 1.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rhea County is the 45th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 31,860 and has seen a growth of 11.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rhea County includes 89.1% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (89.1%)
Two or more races (6.03%)
Other race (2.14%)
Black or African American (1.62%)
Asian (1.01%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,670 | 89.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,008 | 6.03% |
| Other race | 714 | 2.14% |
| Black or African American | 538 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 335 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rhea County's average per capita income is $40,403. Household income levels show a median of $58,133. The poverty rate stands at 15.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,618 | - |
| Families | $63,537 | $77,420 |
| Households | $58,133 | $70,688 |
| Non Families | $31,581 | $45,581 |
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