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Midtown

Tennessee · 1,220 residents · 4.489 sq mi
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Midtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,071. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,000. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
1,220
−7%since 2000
from 1,306 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
272 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+37%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,071
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,948
+14%since 2000
from $15,678 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,228)
Black3.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(126)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,076)
Black2.9%(35)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1.2%(15)
Diversity Score14.7%(179)
Diversity Score
15
+52%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.7%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−25.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midtown, Tennessee?

Midtown, Tennessee has about 1,220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Midtown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Midtown, Tennessee earns about $31,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midtown, Tennessee expensive?

In Midtown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Midtown, Tennessee?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Midtown, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midtown, Tennessee?

About 13.9% of people in Midtown, 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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