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Rhea County, Tennessee Population 2021
Rhea County, Tennessee's estimated population is 33,679 with a growth rate of 0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rhea County, Tennessee is the 47th largest county inTennessee. The 2010 Population was 31,858 and has seen a growth of 5.72% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33,679 | 256 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 33,423 | 256 | 0.77% |
| 2019 | 33,167 | 256 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 32,911 | 240 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 32,671 | 197 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 32,474 | 101 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 32,373 | -250 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 32,623 | 94 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 32,529 | 162 | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 32,367 | 285 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 32,082 | 224 | 0.70% |
| 2010 | 31,858 | 7,514 | 30.87% |
| 1990 | 24,344 | 109 | 0.45% |
| 1980 | 24,235 | 7,033 | 40.88% |
| 1970 | 17,202 | 1,339 | 8.44% |
| 1960 | 15,863 | -178 | -1.11% |
| 1950 | 16,041 | -312 | -1.91% |
| 1940 | 16,353 | 2,482 | 17.89% |
| 1930 | 13,871 | 59 | 0.43% |
| 1920 | 13,812 | -1,598 | -10.37% |
| 1910 | 15,410 | 1,092 | 7.63% |
| 1900 | 14,318 | 1,671 | 13.21% |
| 1890 | 12,647 | 5,574 | 78.81% |
| 1880 | 7,073 | 1,535 | 27.72% |
| 1870 | 5,538 | 547 | 10.96% |
| 1860 | 4,991 | 576 | 13.05% |
| 1850 | 4,415 | 430 | 10.79% |
| 1840 | 3,985 | -4,201 | -51.32% |
| 1830 | 8,186 | 3,971 | 94.21% |
| 1820 | 4,215 | 1,711 | 68.33% |
| 1810 | 2,504 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.77% (256)
County Website
State
Founded
1807
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
31,858
Growth Since 2010
5.72% (1,821)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,879 | 94.38% |
| Black or African American | 746 | 2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 623 | 1.90% |
| Some Other Race | 232 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 83 | 0.25% |
Rhea County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,177 | 2.61 | 71.2 |
| Married | 6,087 | 3.17 | 83.2 |
| Non Family | 3,942 | 1.26 | 58.7 |
| Female | 1,517 | 3.52 | 55.2 |
| Male | 631 | 3.49 | 71.9 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,738 | 7.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,512 | 11.36% |
| High School Graduate | 8,137 | 36.80% |
| Some College | 4,573 | 20.68% |
| Associates Degree | 1,406 | 6.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,381 | 10.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,364 | 6.17% |
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Rhea County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,728 | 17,074 | 3,634 |
| Hispanic | 625 | 132 | 33 |
| Black | 510 | 479 | 48 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 126 | 4 |
| Other Race | 93 | 24 | |
| Asian | 75 | 30 | 26 |
| Native American | 52 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.03%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.67%.
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$31,394
Average Earnings
$39,659
Average Male
$23,989
Average Female
Rhea County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Rhea County, Tennessee Language
95.35% of Rhea County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 4.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.75% of the population.
Rhea County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,819 | 4,962 | 17.22% |
| Hispanic | 1,519 | 546 | 35.94% |
| Multiple | 602 | 424 | 70.43% |
| Black | 665 | 250 | 37.59% |
| Native | 83 | 64 | 77.11% |
| Other | 224 | 30 | 13.39% |
19.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.51%
Male Poverty Rate
21.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rhea County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rhea County, Tennessee is Native, with 77.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rhea County, Tennessee is Other, with 13.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.75%.
Rhea County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Rhea County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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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 45-54.
Rhea County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,041 | 8.49% |
| Black | 85 | 14.07% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.29% |
Rhea County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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6.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
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55.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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70.67%
Born in Rhea County, Tennessee
97.39%
Native Born
2.61%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.39% of Rhea County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 70.67% having been born in Tennessee. 1.98% 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