City · Tennessee
Red Bank, Tennessee
Red Bank, city, in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Red Bank had 12,405 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,899 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,010 (±28). GEOID 4761960.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,405
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,899 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,010 ±28
Median household income
$63,983
±$7,850 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$269,400
±$12,558 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,283
±$85 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Red Bank and what county is it in?
Red Bank is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It covers 6.6 square miles of land, 1,814 residents per square mile in 2020.
Red Bank is in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Red Bank, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,405 people lived in Red Bank on July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 11,899 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,010 (±28).
| Measure | Red Bank | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,010 ±28 | 376,192 | +265 |
| Households | 6,123 ±327 | 154,181 | +440 |
| Average household size | 1.96 ±0.11 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,564 ±375 | 168,013 | no clear change |
Red Bank's population since 2000
From 12,418 in 2000 to 12,405 in 2025: down 0.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Red Bank 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 Red Bank?
The median resident of Red Bank is 37.9 years old; 13.7% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.7%. 4.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Red Bank | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±2.6 | 39.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.7% ±2.4 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±3.0 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 44.3% ±3.2 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7% ±3.8 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.4% ±4.6 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±3.4 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8% ±2.1 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9% ±3.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±1.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9% ±3.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9% ±2.8 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5% ±2.4 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.5% ±4.3 pts | 37.5% | +15.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.8% ±3.4 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.9% ±4.5 pts | 84.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3% ±1.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 Red Bank earn?
Half of Red Bank's 6,123 households earn less than $63,983 a year (±$7,850), against $76,183 in Hamilton County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,450 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,533 after inflation. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Red Bank | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,983 ±$7,850 | $76,183 | +$11,533 |
| Mean household income | $86,522 ±$8,850 | $108,057 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,549 ±$4,131 | $45,341 | +$9,406 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0% ±3.7 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4% ±12.9 pts | 20.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4% ±2.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±2.0 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3% ±3.2 pts | 91.5% | – |
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 Red Bank?
Owners occupy 55.8% of Red Bank's occupied homes and renters 44.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $269,400 by its owner (±$12,558). The median renter pays $1,283 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Red Bank | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $269,400 ±$12,558 | $312,800 | +$86,150 |
| Median gross rent | $1,283 ±$85 | $1,253 | +$332 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8% ±8.4 pts | 38.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,323 ±$124 | $1,608 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.8% ±4.4 pts | 63.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.2% ±4.4 pts | 36.1% | – |
| Housing units | 6,564 ±375 | 168,013 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.9% ±4.7 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.7% ±2.2 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.5% ±3.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±2.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
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 Red Bank building?
Builders took permits for 34 new housing units in Red Bank in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 2.7 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 Red Bank work and get to work?
76.1% of Red Bank's workers drive alone and 13.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Red Bank | Hamilton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.8% ±3.8 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.7 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1% ±5.5 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±4.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.1% ±3.6 pts | 14.3% | +8.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±1.3 | 22.1 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 Red Bank?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Red Bank, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,054 (Tract 107) to $65,227 (Tract 106).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 108Hamilton County | 4,421 | $63,029 |
| Tract 106Hamilton County | 2,865 | $65,227 |
| Tract 107Hamilton County | 2,989 | $59,054 |
| Tract 105.01Hamilton County | 5,920 | $80,771 |
| Tract 109.05Hamilton County | 4,615 | $68,468 |
| Tract 109.01Hamilton County | 2,425 | $82,000 |
| Tract 109.04Hamilton County | 2,409 | $60,463 |
| Tract 104.35Hamilton County | 5,306 | $61,420 |
| Tract 105.02Hamilton County | 3,449 | $103,519 |
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 Red Bank) · Census block assignment files
How does Red Bank compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Red Bank is the 2,766th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 55th-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Red Bank ranks 118th 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 | 55th | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 103rd | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th | 289 |
| Median household income | 118th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 40th | 289 |
| Median home value | 95th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 47th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 159th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th | 276 |
| Median age | 192nd | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 226th | 289 |
| Work from home | 67th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 262nd | 288 |
Red Bank's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Red Bank 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 Red Bank?
10 of the 57 figures for Red Bank 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 Red Bank 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 Red Bank.