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Finley

Tennessee · 481 residents · 1.30 sq mi
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Finley is a city of 481 people in Tennessee. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 15% of adults. This skews young, with a median age of 32.1. 49% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $162,500. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

481
−2%since 2023
from 493 in 2023
2020 – 2024
369 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 378 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.1
−2%since 2023
from 32.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.30 sq mi
Population, 20202024
45254062871580320202024Finley
2024481
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.7%(8)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.1%(10)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(29)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1916.8%(81)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2417.7%(85)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.9%(67)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.2%(73)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.4%(98)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.7%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$73,846
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $60,625 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$33,167
+23%since 2023
from $27,067 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.281
−8%since 2023
from 0.307 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$162,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $143,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$913
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,119 in 2023
US average: $1,442
48.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
51.2% rent
10.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.80 people
+9%since 2023
from 2.57 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
9.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
−7%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
15
−6%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.2%(30)
Ancestry
Irish23.7%(114)
English13.5%(65)
American4.6%(22)
Polish3.5%(17)
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.3 min
+7%since 2023
from 30.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
95.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
89.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
89.5%
US average: 74.6%
8.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
37.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
40.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
98.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married51.9%(137)
Married34.1%(90)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced14%(37)
Women 15+
Never married22.4%(38)
Married50.6%(86)
Widowed4.7%(8)
Divorced22.4%(38)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
71.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
17.3%
US average: 13.8%
6.2%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
88.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
6.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(37)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 37 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Finley, Tennessee?

Finley, Tennessee has about 481 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Finley, Tennessee?

The typical household in Finley, Tennessee earns about $73,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Finley, Tennessee expensive?

In Finley, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Finley, Tennessee?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Finley, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Finley, Tennessee?

About 6.0% of people in Finley, 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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