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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pegram

Tennessee · 2,146 residents · 7.248 sq mi
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Pegram is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $55,259. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $146,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,146
+57%since 1990
from 1,371 in 1990
1990 – 2025
296 / sq mi
+57%since 1990
from 189 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+4%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pegram
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,259
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,944 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,980
+60%since 1990
from $14,374 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$146,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$642
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $373 in 1990
US average: $602
87.8%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
12.2% rent
2.7
+14%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,291)
Black4.9%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.9%(13)
Diversity Score15.3%(210)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(2,023)
Black3.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(30)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score11.5%(246)
11
−25%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.3%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−25%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pegram, Tennessee?

Pegram, Tennessee has about 2,146 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pegram, Tennessee?

The typical household in Pegram, Tennessee earns about $55,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pegram, Tennessee expensive?

In Pegram, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $146,900, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Pegram, Tennessee?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pegram, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pegram, Tennessee?

About 5.0% of people in Pegram, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pegram, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Pegram, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 775 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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