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Wartrace, TN
Town in Bedford County, Tennessee.
Population
630
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
717
ZIP codes
0
Wartrace and its ZIP codes
Wartrace at a glance
- Wartrace is about 4.2 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,417 a year, 28% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,800 (28% below Tennessee) and median rent is $802 a month.
Local data for Wartrace, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wartrace, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,417
Poverty rate
23.2%
Median home value
$206,800
Median rent
$802/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (68), French Americans (39), Irish Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bedford County. PPP loans are for Wartrace.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,909
16,906 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,401
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$293M
FY 2026, $5,826 per person
How people get to work
Wartrace, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wartrace, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 28°F
60.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wartrace, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Wartrace
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bell BuckleTown | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 6.3 mi | 19.3 |
| NormandyTown | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| TullahomaCity | 12 mi | 23.4 |
| Lakewood ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| New UnionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| ChristianaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.9 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9 |
| ManchesterCity | 15 mi | 15.3 |
| Lynchburg, Moore CountyMetropolitan Government | 18 mi | 129.2 |
| RockvaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| Estill SpringsTown | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| Chapel HillTown | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| PetersburgTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| MurfreesboroCity | 23 mi | 64.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wartrace, TN in?
- Wartrace is in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Wartrace, TN?
- About 630 people live in Wartrace, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wartrace?
- Nearby places include Bell Buckle (4.6 mi), Shelbyville (6.3 mi), Normandy (6.5 mi), Tullahoma (12 mi), Lakewood Park (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023