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Hornbeak

Tennessee · 424 residents · 1.051 sq mi
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Hornbeak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
424
−3%since 2000
from 435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
403 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+4%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3704164635095561990201020202024Hornbeak
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,667
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,153 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,562
+33%since 2000
from $11,657 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+55%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(432)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
Diversity Score
1
+18%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hornbeak, Tennessee?

Hornbeak, Tennessee has about 424 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hornbeak, Tennessee?

The typical household in Hornbeak, Tennessee earns about $31,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hornbeak, Tennessee expensive?

In Hornbeak, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Hornbeak, Tennessee?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hornbeak, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hornbeak, Tennessee?

About 14.8% of people in Hornbeak, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hornbeak, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Hornbeak, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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