Rhea County, TN

County

Cities in Rhea County

Neighborhoods in Rhea County

Neighborhood

Rhea, TN

Taylor Hill / South Dayton

Liberty Hill / Old Washington

Wolf Creek / Slabtown

Grandview / Mars Hill

Piney Acres / Edgewater

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Rhea

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.6%

Households with Children

28.3%

School Enrollment K-12

3,315

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.1%
Working Age (35-54): 24.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.2%
Seniors (65+): 19.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.7%
High School / GED: 40.2%
Some College or Associate's: 24.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.6%
Single Parents: 11.6%
Couples & Adults: 42.2%
Living Alone: 29.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 1.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 73.3%
Puerto Rican: 1.3%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 11.3%
South American: 0.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 65.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.3%
Spanish: 3.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 3.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 77.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources