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Ducktown

Tennessee · 461 residents · 2.641 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% 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 $168,200. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 39.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
461
+8%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
175 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
+15%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3994354725085441990201020202024Ducktown
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,102
+66%since 2000
from $12,113 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,200
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
27.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(423)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(8)
Other1.6%(7)
Diversity Score8.5%(39)
Diversity Score
9
+258%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.8%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2011
from 28.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 34.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
Female
64.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ducktown, Tennessee?

Ducktown, Tennessee has about 461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Ducktown, Tennessee expensive?

In Ducktown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $168,200, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Ducktown, Tennessee?

About 6.5% 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 39.4% 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 49 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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