Town · Tennessee
Bruceton, Tennessee
Bruceton, town, in Carroll County, Tennessee. Bruceton had 1,522 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,507 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,431 (±250). GEOID 4708960.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,522
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,507 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,431 ±250
Median household income
$45,469
±$17,050 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$131,300
±$27,705 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$625
±$336 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Bruceton and what county is it in?
Bruceton is a town in Carroll County, Tennessee. It covers 1.7 square miles of land, 896 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bruceton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,522 people lived in Bruceton on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,507 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,431 (±250).
| Measure | Bruceton | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,431 ±250 | 28,641 | no clear change |
| Households | 597 ±121 | 11,541 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.29 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 714 ±147 | 13,100 | no clear change |
Bruceton's population since 2000
From 1,554 in 2000 to 1,522 in 2025: down 2.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bruceton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bruceton?
The median resident of Bruceton is 43.6 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 23.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.1%.
| Measure | Bruceton | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 ±7.3 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7% ±5.6 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.5% ±7.4 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±4.6 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9% ±4.3 pts | 83.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±3.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.1% ±5.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8% ±5.8 pts | 20.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7% ±5.5 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9% ±5.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.5% ±4.0 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1% ±5.2 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bruceton earn?
Half of Bruceton's 597 households earn less than $45,469 a year (±$17,050), against $51,787 in Carroll County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $51,279 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bruceton | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,469 ±$17,050 | $51,787 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,747 ±$10,099 | $67,399 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,324 ±$5,095 | $27,343 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.1% ±6.7 pts | 17.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.7% ±8.4 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.8% ±8.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.6% ±7.5 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4% ±8.1 pts | 81.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bruceton?
Owners occupy 71.9% of Bruceton's occupied homes and renters 28.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $131,300 by its owner (±$27,705). The median renter pays $625 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bruceton | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $131,300 ±$27,705 | $142,400 | +$41,952 |
| Median gross rent | $625 ±$336 | $755 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.6% ±23.8 pts | 37.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $950 ±$105 | $1,102 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.9% ±9.7 pts | 74.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.1% ±9.7 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 714 ±147 | 13,100 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±23.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.0% ±8.7 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±5.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.6% ±7.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.5% ±7.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bruceton building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Bruceton in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bruceton work and get to work?
83.0% of Bruceton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes.
| Measure | Bruceton | Carroll County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.2% ±7.4 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±2.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.0% ±10.1 pts | 79.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±5.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±8.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±8.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9% ±3.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min ±4.0 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bruceton?
No census tract lies mostly in Bruceton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9620Carroll County | 4,257 | $42,554 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bruceton) · Census block assignment files
How does Bruceton compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bruceton is the 8,681st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 204th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Bruceton ranks 231st of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 204th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 163rd | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 90th | 289 |
| Median household income | 231st | 287 |
| Per capita income | 221st | 289 |
| Median home value | 257th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 249th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 91st | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 249th | 276 |
| Median age | 92nd | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 120th | 289 |
| Travel time to work | 108th | 288 |
Bruceton's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Bruceton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bruceton?
24 of the 57 figures for Bruceton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bruceton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bruceton.