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Lake Tansi

Tennessee · 4,629 residents · 8.824 sq mi
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Lake Tansi has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,927. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,700. With a median age of 57.1, 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 57.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,629
+77%since 2000
from 2,621 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
525 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.1
+19%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K2000201020202024Lake Tansi
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,927
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,697 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,770
+70%since 2000
from $15,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+19%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3.1%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(4,334)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2%(91)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other5.5%(253)
Diversity Score18.3%(847)
Diversity Score
18
+500%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+133%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Tansi, Tennessee?

Lake Tansi, Tennessee has about 4,629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Tansi, Tennessee earns about $49,927 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 $150,700, and the typical rent is about $828 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 9.4% 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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