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Moscow

Tennessee · 556 residents · 1.276 sq mi
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Moscow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
+32%since 2000
from 422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
−13%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3705016327638941990201020202024Moscow
2024768
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,417
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,021 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,868
−13%since 2000
from $14,772 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+254%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+51%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(289)
Black28.9%(122)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(227)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(223)
Black55.9%(311)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(27)
Diversity Score70.1%(390)
Diversity Score
70
+30%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moscow, Tennessee?

Moscow, Tennessee has about 556 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moscow, Tennessee?

The typical household in Moscow, Tennessee earns about $30,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moscow, Tennessee expensive?

In Moscow, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $102,900, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Moscow, Tennessee?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Moscow, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moscow, Tennessee?

About 18.3% of people in Moscow, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moscow, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Moscow, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 142 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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