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Bruceton, TN
Town in Carroll County, Tennessee.
Population
1,431
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
851
ZIP codes
0
Bruceton and its ZIP codes
Bruceton at a glance
- Bruceton is about 5 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,469, 35% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,300 (54% below Tennessee) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Bruceton, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bruceton, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,469
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$131,300
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (98), German Americans (91), Italian Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Bruceton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,804
7,535 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,675
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $8,032 per person
How people get to work
Bruceton, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bruceton, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bruceton, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Bruceton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hollow RockTown | 1.7 mi | 1.7 |
| CamdenCity | 8.5 mi | 5.7 |
| HuntingdonTown | 10 mi | 11.8 |
| HolladayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| EvaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| YumaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| ClarksburgTown | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| HenryTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| McKenzieCity | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| Big SandyTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| New JohnsonvilleCity | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| ParisCity | 18 mi | 12.9 |
| McLemoresvilleTown | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| WildersvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Parker's CrossroadsCity | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| TrezevantTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bruceton, TN in?
- Bruceton is in Carroll County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Bruceton, TN?
- About 1,431 people live in Bruceton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bruceton?
- Nearby places include Hollow Rock (1.7 mi), Camden (8.5 mi), Huntingdon (10 mi), Holladay (12 mi), Eva (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023