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Friendship

Tennessee · 613 residents · 1.319 sq mi
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Friendship has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,400. The poverty rate of 37.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
613
+1%since 2000
from 608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
465 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
−2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4275506737969191990201020202024Friendship
2024692
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,083
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,979
+16%since 2000
from $14,641 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(511)
Black11.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(203)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(441)
Black9%(55)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.6%(77)
Diversity Score64.2%(394)
Diversity Score
64
+93%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friendship, Tennessee?

Friendship, Tennessee has about 613 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Friendship, Tennessee?

The typical household in Friendship, Tennessee earns about $32,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Friendship, Tennessee expensive?

In Friendship, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Friendship, Tennessee?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Friendship, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Friendship, Tennessee?

About 37.6% of people in Friendship, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Friendship, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Friendship, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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