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Ducktown

Tennessee · 441 residents (2025 est.) · 2.641 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $172,100. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 36.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
+7%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
173 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.6
+18%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:441 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3994354725085441990201020202024Ducktown
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,261
+109%since 2000
from $12,113 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
+8%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
88.6%
+58.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(413)
Black6.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(6)
Diversity Score21.9%(100)
Diversity Score
22
+819%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
40.2%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2011
from 28.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 34.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.9%
−53.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
Female
61.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2012
from 31.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.6%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ducktown, Tennessee?

Ducktown, Tennessee has about 456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ducktown, Tennessee expensive?

In Ducktown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $172,100, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Ducktown, Tennessee?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ducktown, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ducktown, Tennessee?

About 36.9% of people in Ducktown, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ducktown, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Ducktown, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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