Rhea County, Tennessee

Total Population: 33,299

County Seat: Dayton

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Median Home Value

$178,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,133

Across all households

Median Age

41 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)87.5%
Hispanic or Latino6.1%
Two or More Races3.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

19.3%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.0%

No Health Insurance

11.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,133

Mean Household Income

$70,688

Per Capita Income

$28,160

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$178,500

Median Rent

$796/mo

Total Housing Units

15,311

Owner-Occupied

73.0%

Renter-Occupied

27.0%

Vacancy Rate

13.5%

Married Couple Households

53.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.9%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

88.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47143.