Rutledge, TN Demographics

A map of Rutledge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,560	1,238	93.1%	93.7%
Hispanic	37	19	2.2%	1.4%
Black	35	10	2.1%	0.8%
Multiracial	20	45	1.2%	3.4%
Asian	16	5	1.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	8	4	0.5%	0.3%

Rutledge, Tennessee has an estimated population of 1,676, a large increase from the 1,321 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 2.2% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 1.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rutledge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rutledge has become more 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 Rutledge, that probability was 12.0% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rutledge is ranked the 246th 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). Rutledge was ranked the 261st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rutledge's White Population

1,560 residents of Rutledge, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rutledge is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Rutledge ranks 77th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's White population has grown by an estimated 26.0%. White residents' share of Rutledge's population has decreased from 93.7% to 93.1%.

Rutledge is more White than neighboring Jefferson City (88.3% White), and New Market (91.8% White). Rutledge is less White than neighboring New Tazewell (95.5% White), Tazewell (96% White), and Blaine (95.3% White).

Rutledge's Black Population

35 residents of Rutledge, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rutledge is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Rutledge ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's Black population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Black residents' share of Rutledge's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.1%.

Rutledge is more Black than neighboring Tazewell (0.4% Black), and Blaine (0.5% Black). Rutledge is less Black than neighboring Jefferson City (2.8% Black), and New Market (2.8% Black).

Rutledge's Asian Population

16 residents of Rutledge, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rutledge is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Rutledge ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 220.0%. Asian residents' share of Rutledge's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Rutledge is more Asian than neighboring Jefferson City (0.5% Asian), New Market (0.1% Asian), New Tazewell (0.8% Asian), Tazewell (0.2% Asian), and Blaine (0.8% Asian).

Rutledge's Hispanic Population

37 residents of Rutledge, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rutledge is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Rutledge ranks 410th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 94.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Rutledge's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.2%.

Rutledge is more Hispanic than neighboring New Market (0% Hispanic), New Tazewell (0% Hispanic), Tazewell (0.9% Hispanic), and Blaine (2% Hispanic). Rutledge is less Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson City (6.5% Hispanic).

Rutledge's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Rutledge, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rutledge is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rutledge ranks 371st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rutledge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Rutledge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson City (0.3% Native American/Other), New Market (0.3% Native American/Other), New Tazewell (0.1% Native American/Other), Tazewell (0.1% Native American/Other), and Blaine (0.3% Native American/Other).

Rutledge's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Rutledge, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rutledge is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Rutledge ranks 307th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Rutledge's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.2%.

Rutledge is more Multiracial than neighboring Blaine (1% Multiracial). Rutledge is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson City (1.6% Multiracial), New Market (4.9% Multiracial), New Tazewell (1.6% Multiracial), and Tazewell (2.4% 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.