CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Byrdstown

Tennessee · 798 residents · 1.488 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Byrdstown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,444. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,300. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
798
−12%since 2000
from 903 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
536 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+8%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7439071K1K1K1990201020202024Byrdstown
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,444
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,078
+18%since 2000
from $14,462 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$319
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $198 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
44.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+9%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Byrdstown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(881)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(730)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(37)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score15.2%(121)
Diversity Score
15
+676%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Byrdstown

Southport
Pop 873
Waldo
Pop 814
Jennings
Pop 766
Lemon Grove
Pop 547
Places similar to Byrdstown
Head to head

Compare Byrdstown to nearby cities

BYRDSTOWN VS
Cookeville
Income$51,375+49%
Home value$305,400+190%
Population38,212+4543%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BYRDSTOWN VS
Fairfield Glade
Income$71,682+108%
Home value$356,800+239%
Population9,487+1053%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BYRDSTOWN VS
Crossville
Income$48,802+42%
Home value$246,300+134%
Population13,113+1493%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BYRDSTOWN VS
Somerset
Income$34,704+1%
Home value$144,000+37%
Population12,695+1443%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Byrdstown, Tennessee?

Byrdstown, Tennessee has about 798 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Byrdstown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Byrdstown, Tennessee earns about $34,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Byrdstown, Tennessee expensive?

In Byrdstown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $105,300, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Byrdstown, Tennessee?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Byrdstown, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Byrdstown, Tennessee?

About 20.5% of people in Byrdstown, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Byrdstown, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Byrdstown, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 200 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

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

How we source and harmonize this data →