Big Rock, TN Demographics

A map of Big Rock's Population by Race

Big Rock, Tennessee has an estimated population of 163, a dramatic decrease from the 291 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Rock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Rock has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Rock, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Rock is ranked the 456th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Rock was ranked the 429th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Rock's White Population

163 residents of Big Rock, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Rock is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Big Rock ranks 170th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Rock's White population has declined by an estimated 38.7%. White residents' share of Big Rock's population has increased from 91.4% to 100.0%.

Big Rock is more White than neighboring Dover (87.1% White), LaFayette (89% White), Cumberland City (74.7% White), Tennessee Ridge (88.9% White), and Erin (83.5% White).

Big Rock's Black Population

0 residents of Big Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Rock is significantly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Big Rock ranks 281st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Rock's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Big Rock's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Big Rock is less Black than neighboring Dover (1.8% Black), LaFayette (5.7% Black), Cumberland City (1.2% Black), and Erin (9.9% Black).

Big Rock's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Rock is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Big Rock ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Rock's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Big Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Rock is less Asian than neighboring Dover (0.2% Asian), and Erin (0.7% Asian).

Big Rock's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Big Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Rock is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Big Rock ranks 416th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Rock's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Rock's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Big Rock is less Hispanic than neighboring Dover (7.5% Hispanic), LaFayette (3.5% Hispanic), Cumberland City (10.3% Hispanic), Tennessee Ridge (5% Hispanic), and Erin (1.6% Hispanic).

Big Rock's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Rock is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Rock ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Rock's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Rock's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Rock is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dover (0.1% Native American/Other).

Big Rock's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Big Rock, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Rock is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Big Rock ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Rock's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Rock's population has decreased from 5.2% to 0.0%.

Big Rock is less Multiracial than neighboring Dover (3.4% Multiracial), LaFayette (1.8% Multiracial), Cumberland City (13.8% Multiracial), Tennessee Ridge (6.1% Multiracial), and Erin (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.