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Grundy County, Tennessee
Grundy County, Tennessee. Grundy County had 14,116 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 47061.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,116
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,529 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,819
Median household income
$47,593
±$6,668 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$154,000
±$8,605 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$636
±$76 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Grundy County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,529 residents in Grundy County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,116 for July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,819 over 360 square miles of land.
| Measure | Grundy County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,819 | 7,066,383 | +475 |
| Households | 5,161±163 | 2,824,277 | +341 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.08 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,240±31 | 3,143,670 | −220 |
Grundy County's population since 2000
From 14,332 in 2000 to 14,116 in 2025: down 1.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Grundy County?
Grundy County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Gruetli-Laager with 1,786 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Gruetli-Laager | 1,742 | $47,313 |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy City | 1,406 | $39,479 |
| Altamont | 1,117 | $41,373 |
| Monteagle | 1,393 | $63,438 |
| Coalmont | 784 | $53,917 |
| Palmer | 551 | $56,447 |
| Beersheba SpringsGEOID 4704240 | 434 | $72,885 |
| PelhamGEOID 4757500 | 371 | $70,096 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grundy County?
The median resident of Grundy County is 42.7 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.5%. 0.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grundy County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±0.4 | 38.9 | −0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±0.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±0.2 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.8%±0.3 pts | 71.0% | +6.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±1.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 24.9%±2.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3%±2.1 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.7%±2.4 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.3%±2.3 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3%±1.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Grundy County earn?
Half of Grundy County's 5,161 households earn less than $47,593 a year (±$6,668), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $49,863 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grundy County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,593±$6,668 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,286±$5,580 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,175±$2,374 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.9%±3.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.8%±7.4 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.8%±3.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±2.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 Grundy County?
Owners occupy 83.7% of Grundy County's occupied homes and renters 16.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $154,000 by its owner (±$8,605). The median renter pays $636 a month including utilities, and 28.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grundy County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $154,000±$8,605 | $286,700 | +$46,683 |
| Median gross rent | $636±$76 | $1,189 | −$138 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.6%±12.6 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,072±$80 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.7%±3.2 pts | 66.9% | +5.7 pts |
| Housing units | 6,240±31 | 3,143,670 | −220 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6%±4.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.2%±4.2 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.2%±3.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.7%±2.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Grundy County building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units across Grundy County in 2025 (16 single-family), 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Grundy County get to work?
79.3% of Grundy County's workers drive alone and 5.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Grundy County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.1%±3.1 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0%±3.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3%±2.8 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3%±2.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.8%±1.8 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.1 min±2.7 | 25.7 min | +6.3 min |
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 are Grundy County's census tracts?
Grundy County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,420 (Tract 9550) to $58,661 (Tract 9551).
| Tract 955047061955000 | 3,014±307 | $39,420 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 955147061955100 | 1,986±289 | $58,661 |
| Tract 955247061955200 | 4,041±456 | $47,650 |
| Tract 955347061955300 | 4,778±467 | $50,727 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Grundy County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 82nd of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 57th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 83rd of 95 |
| Median household income | 89th of 95 |
| Median home value | 81st of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 90th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71st of 95 |
| Median age | 46th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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