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Guys

Tennessee · 414 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 $42,891. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,500. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
414
−14%since 2000
from 483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+23%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3194185186187171990201020202024Guys
2024423
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,891
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,694 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,306
+48%since 2000
from $14,383 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
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
$95,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(299)
Black24.4%(101)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.2%(13)
Diversity Score54.4%(225)
Diversity Score
54
+2%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+126%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−28.0 ptssince 2011
from 28.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
64.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guys, Tennessee?

Guys, Tennessee has about 414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guys, Tennessee?

The typical household in Guys, Tennessee earns about $42,891 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 $95,500, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Guys, Tennessee?

About 14.9% 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 13.0% 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 78 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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