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Apison

Tennessee · 4,271 residents · 16.18 sq mi
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Apison is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,307. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $459,000. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 86% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,271
−3%since 2023
from 4,397 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
264 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 272 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+1%since 2023
from 45.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K201020202024Apison
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,307
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,741 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,462
+8%since 2023
from $61,281 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
−3%since 2023
from 0.477 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $397,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $830 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−7%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(3,939)
Black0.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(212)
Asian1.5%(65)
Other3.3%(145)
Diversity Score24.2%(1,065)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,797)
Black2.2%(93)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(139)
Asian2.1%(90)
Other3.6%(152)
Diversity Score25.8%(1,102)
Diversity Score
26
+7%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
−1%since 2023
from 26.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
Female
49.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Apison, Tennessee?

Apison, Tennessee has about 4,271 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Apison, Tennessee?

The typical household in Apison, Tennessee earns about $129,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Apison, Tennessee expensive?

In Apison, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $459,000, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Apison, Tennessee?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Apison, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Apison, Tennessee?

About 12.4% of people in Apison, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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