Rhea County's estimated 2026 population is 34,972 with a growth rate of 0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rhea County is the 45th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 31,860 and has seen a growth of 9.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 43.9 years
Male: 40.7 years
There are 26,796 adults, (6,731 of whom are seniors) in Rhea County.
Female: 16,955 (49.9%)
Male: 17,037 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Rhea County includes 87.85% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,863 | 87.85% |
| Two or more races | 2,526 | 7.43% |
| Other race | 830 | 2.44% |
| Black or African American | 506 | 1.49% |
| Asian | 241 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.08% |
Rhea County's average per capita income is $41,438. Household income levels show a median of $55,033. The poverty rate stands at 15.89%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,950 | - |
| Families | $62,955 | $87,022 |
| Households | $55,033 | $75,267 |
| Non Families | $32,443 | $43,842 |
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