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Hornsby

Tennessee · 264 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Hornsby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,096. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% 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 $91,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
264
−14%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
251 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2152542933323711990201020202024Hornsby
2024228
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,096
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,293
+65%since 2000
from $12,915 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services9.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(299)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score6.2%(16)
Diversity Score
6
+91%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 45.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hornsby, Tennessee?

Hornsby, Tennessee has about 264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hornsby, Tennessee?

The typical household in Hornsby, Tennessee earns about $40,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hornsby, Tennessee expensive?

In Hornsby, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $91,400, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Hornsby, Tennessee?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hornsby, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hornsby, Tennessee?

About 18.1% of people in Hornsby, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hornsby, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Hornsby, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 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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