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Ducktown

Tennessee · 475 residents · 2.641 sq mi
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Ducktown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,300. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
+11%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
61.1
+25%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3994354725085441990201020202024Ducktown
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2019
Per capita income
$17,790
+47%since 2000
from $12,113 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$348
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
27.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−3%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(456)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.4%(59)
Diversity Score26%(124)
Diversity Score
26
+991%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.4 min
+95%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
Female
68.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ducktown, Tennessee?

Ducktown, Tennessee has about 475 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ducktown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Ducktown, Tennessee earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ducktown, Tennessee expensive?

In Ducktown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $61,300, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Ducktown, Tennessee?

About 8.7% 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 30.2% 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 63 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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