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CITY · 2020 ACS

Palmersville

Tennessee · 162 residents · 2.876 sq mi
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Palmersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,766. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
+15%vs 2021
vs 141 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
44.0
+41%vs 2021
vs 31.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
10912413815216720202024Palmersville
2024114
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.2%(10)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(8)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.7%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(8)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348%(13)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.4%(25)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.1%(18)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.5%(30)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.1%(18)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.2%(10)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,766
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,354
−14%vs 2021
vs $23,610 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−6.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.6%
+10.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.8% in 2021
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German29%(31)
English24.3%(26)
French14%(15)
American13.1%(14)
Irish4.7%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
−5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
−14.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+19.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+8.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−12.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
+7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.7% in 2021
Female
64.5%
−7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.3% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married12.5%(6)
Married87.5%(42)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married15.4%(6)
Married71.8%(28)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced12.8%(5)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmersville, Tennessee?

Palmersville, Tennessee has about 162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmersville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Palmersville, Tennessee earns about $39,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmersville, Tennessee expensive?

In Palmersville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $65,000.

How educated are people in Palmersville, Tennessee?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Palmersville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmersville, Tennessee?

About 0.0% of people in Palmersville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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