Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN

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2020 Population

117,108

0.645% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.7

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

18%

5.18% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$47,235

3.93% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$129,400

4.1% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

44,094

2.09% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN had a population of 117k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $47,235. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN grew from 116,357 to 117,108, a 0.645% increase and its median household income grew from $45,450 to $47,235, a 3.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.15%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.69%), White (Hispanic) (2.34%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.598%).

2.65% of the households in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN are Bryan College-Dayton (330 degrees awarded in 2020) and Omega Graduate School (11 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was $129,400, and the homeownership rate was 76%. Most people in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN borders DeKalb & Jackson Counties PUMA, AL, Walker, Catoosa, Chattooga & Dade Counties PUMA, GA, Warren, Macon, Smith, DeKalb, Cannon & Trousdale Counties PUMA, TN, Cumberland, White, Fentress & Van Buren Counties PUMA, TN, Oak Ridge City (West) PUMA, TN, Cleveland City PUMA, TN, Chattanooga (North) & Red Bank Cities PUMA, TN, Soddy-Daisy City PUMA, TN, and Coffee, Franklin, Lincoln & Moore Counties PUMA, TN.

United States Tennessee

Diversity

Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN is home to a population of 117k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.96% of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (2.3k people).

In 2020, there were 28.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.15k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN are Spanish (2,224 households), Gujarati (174 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (115 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 397
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.69k ± 499
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.15k ± 281

3.07%

Hispanic Population

3.6k people

3.07% of the people in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN are hispanic (3.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,224 households (2.01%)
Gujarati
174 households (0.157%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
115 households (0.104%)

2.65% of the households in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was Spanish. 2.01% of the households in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.96%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.3k people

1.83%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.13k people

As of 2020, 1.96% of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN residents (2.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was 1.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.8

In 2020, the median age of all people in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was 42.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN are getting staying the same age. In 2019, the average age of all Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN residents was 43.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
957 ± 756 people
Guatemala
514 ± 555 people
India
144 ± 294 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 957 Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN residents, followed by Guatemala with 514 and India with 144.

Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.7% of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,178 ± 335
Gulf War (2001-)
1,519 ± 343
Gulf War (1990s)
851 ± 210

Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Tennessee. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Tennessee, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Tennessee across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN is $47,235. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $111,196, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $101,395 and $88,393.

Males in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,540. The income inequality in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN employs 44.1k people. The largest industries in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN are Construction (3,988 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,075 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,706 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($106,669), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($87,079), and Household appliance manufacturing ($79,249).

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,235

2020 value

± $1,696

3.93%

1 Year Growth

± 5.56%

Households in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN have a median annual income of $47,235, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,450 in 2019, which represents a 3.93% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$49,356

Average Male Salary in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN

± $6,972

$36,540

Average Female Salary in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN

± $4,601

In 2020, full-time male employees in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN

White
$39,023 ± $4,248
Two or More Races
$33,955 ± $43,812
Other
$33,144 ± $20,726

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN workers was White. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than Two or More Races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.412

2020 Wage GINI in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN

0.424

2019 Wage GINI in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN

In 2020, the income inequality in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.82% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $111,196, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $101,395 and $88,393.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN (20.5k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
18,333 ± 998
Two Or More
1,248 ± 317
Hispanic
845 ± 246

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

44.1k

2020 Value

2.09%

1 Year growth

± 2.09%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 2.09%, from 43.2k employees to 44.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,611 people), Cashiers (1,067 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,049 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,611 people), Cashiers (1,067 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,049 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN has an unusually high number of residents working as Upholsterers (30.3 times higher than expected), Metal furnace operators, tenders, pourers, & casters (7.8 times), and Tool & die makers (7.21 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN, by average salary, are Pharmacists ($115,786), Project management specialists ($100,128), and Chief executives & legislators ($99,789).

Industries

Employment by Industries

44.1k

2020 Value

2.09%

1 Year growth

± 2.09%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 2.09%, from 43.2k employees to 44.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN, are Construction (3,988 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,075 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,706 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN, by number of employees, are Construction (3,988 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,075 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,706 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN has an unusually high number of Carpet & rug mills (12.7 times higher than expected), Fiber, yarn, & thread mills (10.6 times), and Forestry except logging (10.2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN, by average salary, are Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($106,669), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($87,079), and Household appliance manufacturing ($79,249).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $66B, followed by Mixed freight ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($47B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Tennessee.

$498B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

111% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $498B. This is expected to increase 111% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$36.6B
Texas
$29.5B
California
$26.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $36.6B, followed by Texas with $29.5B and California and $26.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%). The most partisan county was Scott County, TN with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Tennessee.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Tennessee

60.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Tennessee

Scott County, TN
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Wayne County, TN
86.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hancock County, TN
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Tennessee was Scott County, TN with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Tennessee colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Tennessee

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN awarded 341 degrees. The student population of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN is skewed towards women, with 675 male students and 814 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN are White (279 and 84.3%), followed by Black or African American (20 and 6.04%), Two or More Races (9 and 2.72%), and Unknown (9 and 2.72%).

The largest universities in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Bryan College-Dayton (330 and 96.8%) and Omega Graduate School (11 and 3.23%).

The most popular majors in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN are General Business Administration & Management (174 and 51%), General Education (23 and 6.74%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (23 and 6.74%).

The median tuition cost in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $16,900.

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
23 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
21 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
98 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bryan College-Dayton
330 degrees awarded
Omega Graduate School
11 degrees awarded

$16,900

Median Private

In 2020, the Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bryan College-Dayton with 330 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

153

Degrees Awarded to Men

188

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 153 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN, which is 0.814 times less than the 188 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
279 degrees awarded
Black or African American
20 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was White students. These 279 degrees mean that there were 13.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 20 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN was $129,400 in 2020, which is 0.563 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $124,300 to $129,400, a 4.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN is 76%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$129,400

2020 Median

± $5,625

$124,300

2019 Median

± $4,084

In 2020, the median property value in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN grew to to $129,400 from the previous year's value of $124,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,235

Median Household Income

± $1,696

44.1k

Number of Households

± 1,471

In 2020, the median household income of the 44.1k households in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN grew to $47,235 from the previous year's value of $45,450.

The following chart displays the households in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

76%

2020 Homeownership

74.5%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 76% of the housing units in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

29 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.64% of the workforce in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Carpooled (9.9%)
Worked At Home (4.76%)

In 2020, 82.6% of workers in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.9%) and those who worked at home (4.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

88.5% of the population of Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 39.2% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1396 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1801 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 634 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, DeKalb County and Lauderdale County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.5%). Additionally, Lauderdale County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

1,396 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,396 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,396 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

$7,372

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Tennessee

$4,680

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,677

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,371

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Tennessee (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.74%, from $7,106 to $7,372.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.5%

Uninsured

39.2%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN grew by 9.86% from 10.5% to 11.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rhea, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe & Meigs Counties PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.