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Moscow

Tennessee · 572 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 $34,821. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,400. Households here earn about 36% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
572
+36%since 2000
from 422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
448 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
−8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3705016327638941990201020202024Moscow
2024768
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,821
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,130
+43%since 2000
from $14,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.5%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
+201%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(219)
Black55.6%(318)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(20)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65%(372)
Diversity Score
65
+21%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
60.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moscow, Tennessee?

Moscow, Tennessee has about 572 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moscow, Tennessee?

The typical household in Moscow, Tennessee earns about $34,821 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 $94,400, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Moscow, Tennessee?

About 11.7% 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 20.2% 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 158 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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