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Ardmore

Tennessee · 1,217 residents · 4.698 sq mi
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Ardmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $110,600. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,217
+12%since 2000
from 1,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+21%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7729401K1K1K1990201020202024Ardmore
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,929
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,529
+41%since 2000
from $18,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,036)
Black1.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(86)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,079)
Black2.9%(35)
Hispanic / Latino3%(36)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other3.4%(42)
Diversity Score23.5%(286)
Diversity Score
23
+195%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ardmore, Tennessee?

Ardmore, Tennessee has about 1,217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ardmore, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ardmore, Tennessee earns about $38,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ardmore, Tennessee expensive?

In Ardmore, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $110,600, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Ardmore, Tennessee?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ardmore, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ardmore, Tennessee?

About 18.9% of people in Ardmore, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ardmore, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Ardmore, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 389 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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