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Lake Tansi

Tennessee · 4,437 residents · 8.824 sq mi
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Lake Tansi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,991. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $280,900. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,437
+69%since 2000
from 2,621 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
503 / sq mi
+67%since 2009
from 301 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
60.1
+25%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K2000201020202024Lake Tansi
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(206)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(161)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.7%(122)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(167)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.8%(78)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347%(310)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410%(442)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.1%(405)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.6%(737)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7426.9%(1,195)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.1%(539)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(75)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,991
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,697 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,235
+117%since 2000
from $15,749 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+7%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,900
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+42%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,565)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(22)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(38)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other2.3%(104)
Diversity Score
9
+19%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian0.3%(15)
Panamanian0.3%(13)
Mexican0.2%(10)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(20)
Ancestry
German17.5%(778)
English15.8%(701)
Irish12.5%(555)
American8.9%(395)
Scottish2.9%(128)
Italian2.8%(125)
Scotch-Irish2.7%(118)
Polish2.2%(98)
Greek1.9%(86)
Dutch1.9%(83)
Russian1.3%(59)
French1.1%(49)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.9%(39)
Swedish0.8%(35)
Slovak0.7%(33)
Hungarian0.7%(29)
Swiss0.7%(29)
Slovene0.5%(24)
British0.5%(21)
Lithuanian0.4%(18)
Croatian0.2%(11)
Czech0.2%(8)
Austrian0.2%(7)
Canadian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+102%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.5%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 74.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married11.4%(240)
Married61.1%(1,287)
Widowed16.7%(352)
Divorced10.7%(226)
Women 15+
Never married11.7%(216)
Married61.9%(1,140)
Widowed12.3%(227)
Divorced14.1%(260)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Tansi, Tennessee?

Lake Tansi, Tennessee has about 4,437 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Tansi, Tennessee?

The typical household in Lake Tansi, Tennessee earns about $57,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Tansi, Tennessee expensive?

In Lake Tansi, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $280,900, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Tansi, Tennessee?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Tansi, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Tansi, Tennessee?

About 13.9% of people in Lake Tansi, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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