Bean Station is a town in Grainger and Hawkins counties in Tennessee. Its population was 2,967 at the time of the 2020 census. It's located in the Appalachian Mountains. The town is home to several small businesses and churches. The town's economy has been growing steadily over the last few years, and it has a low unemployment rate.
The city is home to a diverse population. One-third of the population is white, while the rest is black or Hispanic. There are also minorities, such as Native Hawaiians and Asians. Those with Native ancestry make up less than one-tenth of the population.
The city is located in eastern Grainger County and borders Mooresburg. The area is hilly and characterized by the presence of Cherokee Lake and Clinch Mountain. The city is easily accessible via U.S. Routes 25E and 11W, which enter the city from the northwest and southwest, respectively. From here, US Route 11W continues down the Richland Valley, where it continues for 11 miles to Rutledge.
Bean Station has a population of 3,089 people. The median household income is $31,007, making it a relatively affluent city in Tennessee. Its median age is 47.8%, while the percentage of people between the ages of five and eighteen is 16.2%.