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Guys

Tennessee · 466 residents · 11.39 sq mi
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Guys has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,592. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,600. The poverty rate of 36.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
466
−4%since 2000
from 483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+6%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3194185186187171990201020202024Guys
2024423
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,592
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,694 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,548
+29%since 2000
from $14,383 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.8%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(333)
Black30.4%(147)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.4%(258)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(350)
Black23.2%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(17)
Diversity Score51.4%(239)
Diversity Score
51
−4%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guys, Tennessee?

Guys, Tennessee has about 466 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guys, Tennessee?

The typical household in Guys, Tennessee earns about $35,592 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guys, Tennessee expensive?

In Guys, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $75,600, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Guys, Tennessee?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Guys, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guys, Tennessee?

About 36.8% of people in Guys, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guys, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Guys, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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