CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Atwood

Tennessee · 940 residents · 1.734 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Atwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,021. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,300. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
940
−6%since 2000
from 1,000 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
542 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+10%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8689671K1K1K1990201020202024Atwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,021
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,153
+19%since 2000
from $14,354 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Atwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(824)
Black15.9%(159)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.4%(354)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(712)
Black15.6%(147)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(43)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.8%(64)
Diversity Score53.5%(503)
Diversity Score
54
+51%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+87%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Atwood

Southport
Pop 873
Allentown
Pop 955
Cottondale
Pop 879
Solana
Pop 948
Places similar to Atwood
Head to head

Compare Atwood to nearby cities

ATWOOD VS
Milan
Income$43,886+15%
Home value$144,100+105%
Population8,367+766%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ATWOOD VS
Jackson
Income$53,032+39%
Home value$217,800+210%
Population69,339+7078%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ATWOOD VS
Martin
Income$43,381+14%
Home value$198,300+182%
Population11,060+1045%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ATWOOD VS
Lexington
Income$49,057+29%
Home value$176,000+150%
Population8,130+742%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Atwood, Tennessee?

Atwood, Tennessee has about 940 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atwood, Tennessee?

The typical household in Atwood, Tennessee earns about $38,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atwood, Tennessee expensive?

In Atwood, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $70,300, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Atwood, Tennessee?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Atwood, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atwood, Tennessee?

About 16.5% of people in Atwood, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atwood, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Atwood, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Tennessee
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Atwood with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →