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Dodson Branch

Tennessee · 1,160 residents · 11.107 sq mi
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Dodson Branch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,861. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $158,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
1,160
+11%since 2019
from 1,044 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
43.7
−10%since 2019
from 48.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7519351K1K1K201020202024Dodson Branch
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(58)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(78)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(81)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.5%(87)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(49)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.1%(106)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.6%(146)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.3%(154)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.8%(148)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.2%(153)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.8%(79)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,861
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,554 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,957
−15%since 2019
from $30,366 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 32.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $131,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $529 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 72.0% in 2019
18.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+6%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(999)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,071)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(64)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(31)
Ancestry
Scotch-Irish15.4%(170)
American14.2%(157)
English13.2%(146)
German11.4%(126)
Dutch6.6%(73)
Scottish4.7%(52)
Irish3.4%(38)
RANKED:Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+10%since 2019
from 36.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
Female
48.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.7%(131)
Married62.3%(266)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7%(30)
Women 15+
Never married42.2%(287)
Married33.1%(225)
Widowed13.1%(89)
Divorced11.6%(79)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dodson Branch, Tennessee?

Dodson Branch, Tennessee has about 1,160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dodson Branch, Tennessee?

The typical household in Dodson Branch, Tennessee earns about $44,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dodson Branch, Tennessee expensive?

In Dodson Branch, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $158,200, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Dodson Branch, Tennessee?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dodson Branch, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dodson Branch, Tennessee?

About 14.0% of people in Dodson Branch, 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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