20-878: Wartrace is a town in Bedford County, Tennessee . The population was 653 at the 2020 census. It is located northeast of Shelbyville . The downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wartrace Historic District . Wartrace is a hub of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry and has been nicknamed "the cradle of the Tennessee Walking Horse". It is home to the Wartrace Horse Show , held annually since 1906, and
40-847: A household in the county was $ 36,729, and the median income for a family was $ 33,691. Males had a median income of $ 25,485 versus $ 15,673 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 13,698. About 12.70% of families and 25.10% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.90% of those under age 18 and 17.80% of those age 65 or over. Bedford County School District operates nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools, in Shelbyville (Shelbyville Central High School), Bell Buckle (Cascade High School), and Unionville (Community High School). 35°31′N 86°28′W / 35.51°N 86.46°W / 35.51; -86.46 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
60-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
80-615: The Tennessee Walking Horse National Museum has been headquartered in downtown Wartrace since 2012. The name "Wartrace" is rooted in a Native American trail that once passed through the area. The town, initially known as "Wartrace Depot," was established in the early 1850s as a stop on the newly constructed Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad . During the Civil War, the town was the winter headquarters of Confederate General William J. Hardee during
100-433: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 475 square miles (1,230 km ), of which 474 square miles (1,230 km ) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km ) (0.2%) is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 50,237 people, 17,029 households, and 12,704 families residing in the county. As of the census of 2000, there were 37,586 people, 13,905 households, and 10,345 families residing in
120-508: The United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km), all of it land. Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is " Cfa " (Humid Subtropical Climate). As of the census of 2000, there were 548 people, 234 households, and 147 families residing in
140-676: The Walking Horse Hotel , is still in business today. One of the local historic homes is also now operated as the Blue Victorian in Wartrace B&;B. Wartrace is connected to Shelbyville by the Walking Horse and Eastern Railroad , a historic rail line that is still in part-time operation. In the early 1900s, Wartrace served as a breeding center for the Tennessee Walking Horse , and the Wartrace Horse Show
160-556: The Cascade High School Marching Band won the Division 1 TN Marching Band State Championship at Riverdale High School (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) under the direction of former drum major and Emory University alumna Sierra Cortner. Wartrace is located at 35°31′37″N 86°19′51″W / 35.52694°N 86.33083°W / 35.52694; -86.33083 (35.526872, -86.330739). According to
180-644: The Shelbyville, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro, TN Combined Statistical Area . The county was created in 1807 when the citizens of Rutherford County living south of the Duck River and the Stones River successfully petitioned the governor to split Rutherford County in two. The new county was named after American Revolutionary War officer and large landowner in
200-657: The aftermath of the Battle of Stones River , and the Old Chockley Tavern in Wartrace was a gathering place for Confederate officers during the Tullahoma Campaign . A skirmish was fought at Wartrace on April 11, 1862. With the increase in rail travel in the late 19th century, Wartrace experienced a boom period. At its height, the town had six inns and hotels, and serviced 13 trains per day. One hotel,
220-420: The age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.99. In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under
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#1732783298483240-461: The age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 29,500, and the median income for a family was $ 38,472. Males had a median income of $ 28,409 versus $ 19,565 for females. The per capita income for
260-609: The area, Thomas Bedford . Once the state's largest and most populous county, Bedford County's size (in terms of area) has been steadily reduced since 1809 to form Coffee County , Moore County , Lincoln County , and Marshall County . The county was pro-Confederate during the Civil War , but Shelbyville was mostly loyal to the Union. Texas pioneer William Whitaker Reed was born in Bedford County in 1816. According to
280-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
300-399: The county. The population density was 79 people per square mile (31 people/km ). There were 14,990 housing units at an average density of 32 per square mile (12/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 86.84% White , 11.48% Black or African American , 0.28% Native American , 0.45% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 2.73% from other races , and 1.16% from two or more races. 7.48% of
320-442: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 13,905 households, out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples living together, 11.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.60% were non-families. 21.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
340-405: The town was $ 13,459. About 14.4% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over. Bedford County, Tennessee Bedford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee . As of the 2020 census , the population was 50,237. Its county seat is Shelbyville . Bedford County comprises
360-438: The town. The population density was 800.0 inhabitants per square mile (308.9/km). There were 250 housing units at an average density of 365.0 per square mile (140.9/km). The racial makeup of the town was 88.14% White , 8.94% African American , 0.73% from other races , and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population. There were 234 households, out of which 30.3% had children under
380-400: Was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.06. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.80% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 29.70% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 12.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.00 males. The median income for
400-530: Was founded in the town. In 1972, Cascade K-5 opened as a result of the Bell Buckle School fire which displaced students within city limits of Bell Buckle, Tennessee , Shelbyville, Tennessee , and Wartrace. Cascade Middle & High School have a varsity football team, drama club (The Black Curtain Players), marching band, men & women's soccer, softball, and baseball teams. In the fall of 2012,
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