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Algood

Tennessee · 3,963 residents · 4.09 sq mi
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Algood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,278. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,900. Households here earn about 36% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,963
+35%since 2000
from 2,942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
969 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 719 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Algood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,278
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,853
+15%since 2000
from $15,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
50.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+29%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,711)
Black4.9%(145)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(32)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(454)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(3,365)
Black3%(117)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(196)
Asian1.7%(68)
Other4.2%(168)
Diversity Score31.9%(1,264)
Diversity Score
32
+107%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Algood, Tennessee?

Algood, Tennessee has about 3,963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Algood, Tennessee?

The typical household in Algood, Tennessee earns about $35,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Algood, Tennessee expensive?

In Algood, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $123,900, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Algood, Tennessee?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Algood, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Algood, Tennessee?

About 19.3% of people in Algood, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Algood, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Algood, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,564 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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