Rutledge
Town in Grainger County, Tennessee

Rutledge is a town in Grainger County, Tennessee, with 1,321 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,017 ft (310 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jefferson City, 11.0 miles S.
- 1,321residents (2020 Census)
- 1,017 ftelevation · 310 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.3 km²
- 239 / sq mipopulation density
- 37861ZIP code
About Rutledge
Rutledge is a city in and the county seat of Grainger County, Tennessee. The city is part of both the Knoxville metropolitan area and the Morristown metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 1,321.
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Living in Rutledge
- Median household income
- $50,045
- Median home value
- $154,400
- Median rent
- $626/mo
- Median age
- 46.7
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Rutledge had 1,321 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,321 |
|---|---|
| Density | 239 per sq mi (92 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rutledge at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Grainger County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,321 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.53 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2744° N, 83.5327° W |
| ZIP code | 37861 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4765820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rutledge
- Jefferson City11.0 mi S
- New Tazewell12.0 mi N
- New Market12.4 mi S
- Blaine12.8 mi SW
- Luttrell12.8 mi W
- Tazewell13.1 mi N
- Morristown13.8 mi E
- Bean Station14.5 mi E
- Maynardville15.3 mi W
- Strawberry Plains15.8 mi SW
- Plainview15.9 mi SW
- Mooresburg17.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rutledge
What county is Rutledge in?
Rutledge is in Grainger County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Rutledge, TN?
1,321 people lived in Rutledge at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rutledge, TN?
The ZIP code of Rutledge is 37861.
What is the elevation of Rutledge?
1,017 feet (310 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rutledge?
Jefferson City (11.0 mi), New Tazewell (12.0 mi), New Market (12.4 mi), Blaine (12.8 mi), Luttrell (12.8 mi).
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