Rhea County, Tennessee Population 2022
Rhea County, Tennessee's estimated population is 33,935 with a growth rate of 0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rhea County, Tennessee is the 47th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 31,858 and has seen a growth of 6.52% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | 2,504 | 0.00% | |
| 1820 | 4,215 | 1,711 | 68.33% |
| 1830 | 8,186 | 3,971 | 94.21% |
| 1840 | 3,985 | -4,201 | -51.32% |
| 1850 | 4,415 | 430 | 10.79% |
| 1860 | 4,991 | 576 | 13.05% |
| 1870 | 5,538 | 547 | 10.96% |
| 1880 | 7,073 | 1,535 | 27.72% |
| 1890 | 12,647 | 5,574 | 78.81% |
| 1900 | 14,318 | 1,671 | 13.21% |
| 1910 | 15,410 | 1,092 | 7.63% |
| 1920 | 13,812 | -1,598 | -10.37% |
| 1930 | 13,871 | 59 | 0.43% |
| 1940 | 16,353 | 2,482 | 17.89% |
| 1950 | 16,041 | -312 | -1.91% |
| 1960 | 15,863 | -178 | -1.11% |
| 1970 | 17,202 | 1,339 | 8.44% |
| 1980 | 24,235 | 7,033 | 40.88% |
| 1990 | 24,344 | 109 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 31,858 | 7,514 | 30.87% |
| 2011 | 32,082 | 224 | 0.70% |
| 2012 | 32,367 | 285 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 32,529 | 162 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 32,623 | 94 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 32,373 | -250 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 32,474 | 101 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 32,671 | 197 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 32,911 | 240 | 0.73% |
| 2019 | 33,167 | 256 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 33,423 | 256 | 0.77% |
| 2021 | 33,679 | 256 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 33,935 | 256 | 0.76% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,584 | 92.78% |
| Black or African American | 579 | 1.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 172 | 0.52% |
| Some Other Race | 559 | 1.70% |
| Two or More Races | 1,039 | 3.15% |
Rhea County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,324 | 2.6 | 73.7 |
| Married | 6,064 | 3.11 | 84.6 |
| Male | 562 | 3.25 | 84.9 |
| Female | 1,931 | 3.38 | 59.3 |
| Non Family | 3,767 | 1.29 | 61.8 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,454 | 6.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,469 | 10.99% |
| High School Graduate | 8,573 | 38.16% |
| Some College | 4,694 | 20.89% |
| Associates Degree | 1,544 | 6.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,402 | 10.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,329 | 5.92% |
Rhea County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 86 | 34 | 28 |
| White | 20,779 | 17,480 | 3,591 |
| Other Race | 284 | 167 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 444 | 416 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 707 | 225 | 51 |
| Black | 427 | 387 | 23 |
| Native American | 31 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.56%.
$33,190
Average Earnings
$40,737
Average Male
$24,465
Average Female
Rhea County, Tennessee Language by Age
Rhea County, Tennessee Language
95.21% of Rhea County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 4.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.80% of the population.
Rhea County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 516 | 288 | 55.81% |
| Multiple | 1,003 | 457 | 45.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,584 | 366 | 23.11% |
| White | 28,705 | 4,407 | 15.35% |
| Other | 58 | NaN% |
17.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.71%
Male Poverty Rate
19.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rhea County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rhea County, Tennessee is Black, with 55.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rhea County, Tennessee is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.62%.
Rhea County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Rhea County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
Rhea County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Rhea County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,124 | 8.86% |
| Black | 61 | 12.18% |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 16.10% |
Rhea County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
6.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.3%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
70.68%
Born in Rhea County, Tennessee
97.33%
Native Born
2.67%
Foreign Born
1.92%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.33% of Rhea County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 70.68% having been born in Tennessee. 1.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990