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Finger

Tennessee · 276 residents · 1.57 sq mi
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Finger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,000. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,700. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
276
−21%since 2000
from 350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
176 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+10%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2333524715907091990201020202024Finger
2024669
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,235
+65%since 2000
from $11,654 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
22.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(328)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(255)
Black1.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(6)
Diversity Score15.6%(43)
Diversity Score
16
+138%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Finger, Tennessee?

Finger, Tennessee has about 276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Finger, Tennessee?

The typical household in Finger, Tennessee earns about $41,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Finger, Tennessee expensive?

In Finger, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $87,700, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Finger, Tennessee?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Finger, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Finger, Tennessee?

About 14.9% of people in Finger, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Finger, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Finger, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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