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Middle Valley

Tennessee · 11,695 residents · 9.763 sq mi
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Middle Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,692. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,695
−1%since 2000
from 11,854 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,198 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Middle Valley
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,692
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,534 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,393
+55%since 2000
from $22,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+34%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(11,307)
Black1.9%(222)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(95)
Asian1%(123)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(1,081)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(10,210)
Black3.6%(418)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(315)
Asian1.7%(203)
Other1.4%(163)
Diversity Score22.8%(2,665)
Diversity Score
23
+150%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Middle Valley, Tennessee?

Middle Valley, Tennessee has about 11,695 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Middle Valley, Tennessee?

The typical household in Middle Valley, Tennessee earns about $73,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Middle Valley, Tennessee expensive?

In Middle Valley, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $183,100, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Middle Valley, Tennessee?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Middle Valley, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Middle Valley, Tennessee?

About 5.4% of people in Middle Valley, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Middle Valley, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Middle Valley, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 560 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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