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Grimsley

Tennessee · 1,219 residents · 10.886 sq mi
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Grimsley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,011. Population has grown 20% since 2019. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $102,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
1,219
+20%since 2019
from 1,013 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
112 / sq mi
+20%since 2019
from 93 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2019
from 36.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7139591K1K2K201020202024Grimsley
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,011
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $31,705 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,588
−20%since 2019
from $18,247 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $99,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.3% in 2019
31.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−1%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(971)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(18)
Other2.4%(24)
Diversity Score10%(102)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,170)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.5%(30)
Diversity Score9.2%(112)
Diversity Score
9
−8%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 77.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
−13%since 2019
from 35.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
Female
51.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grimsley, Tennessee?

Grimsley, Tennessee has about 1,219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grimsley, Tennessee?

The typical household in Grimsley, Tennessee earns about $33,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grimsley, Tennessee expensive?

In Grimsley, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $102,400.

How educated are people in Grimsley, Tennessee?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grimsley, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grimsley, Tennessee?

About 17.2% of people in Grimsley, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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