Rhea County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rhea County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47143
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 143
Geography
- Land Area
- 315.47 sq mi
- Water Area
- 21.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 336.48 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.600590
- Longitude
- -84.949548
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 33,229
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 26,035
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,704 | 95.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,526 | 4.6% |
| White | 30,150 | 90.7% |
| Black | 658 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 83 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,349 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 688 | 2.6% |
| White | 24,048 | 92.4% |
| Black | 847 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 90 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 292 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 64 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 33,992
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,155
- Poverty Rate
- 15.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,305
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,863 | 87.9% |
| Black | 506 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 241 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,100
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,182 | 11.4% |
| Republican | 9,369 | 49.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 7,549 | 39.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,912 | 46.7% |
| Female | 10,188 | 53.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,963 | 88.8% |
| Hispanic | 479 | 2.5% |
| Black | 200 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,600
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,907 | 40.7% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 18.6% |
| Black | 41 | 20.5% |
| Asian | 18 | 21.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,758 | 42.2% |
| Female | 3,842 | 37.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,785 (33.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,418 (18.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 15,451
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $206,998
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $816
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.