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Hornbeak

Tennessee · 511 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 $48,182. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
511
+17%since 2000
from 435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
486 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3704164635095561990201020202024Hornbeak
2024540
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,182
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,153 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,380
+58%since 2000
from $11,657 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(481)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(17)
Diversity Score13%(67)
Diversity Score
13
+2163%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hornbeak, Tennessee?

Hornbeak, Tennessee has about 511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hornbeak, Tennessee?

The typical household in Hornbeak, Tennessee earns about $48,182 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Hornbeak, Tennessee?

About 17.3% 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 16.5% of people in Hornbeak, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hornbeak, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Hornbeak, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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