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Petros

Tennessee · 583 residents · 3.94 sq mi
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Petros has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,260. Population has fallen 17% since 2011, a loss of 120 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $23,700. The poverty rate of 48.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
583
−17%vs 2011
vs 703 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
148 / sq mi
−17%vs 2011
vs 178 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+9%vs 2011
vs 38.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
215378541703866201020202024Petros
2024352
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,260
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,188 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$14,107
−2%vs 2011
vs $14,450 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
48.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.406 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,700
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$241
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $238 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−52.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.7% in 2011
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−11%vs 2011
vs 1.2 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(703)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(569)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
Diversity Score
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+11%vs 2011
vs 19.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.4%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Female
50.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petros, Tennessee?

Petros, Tennessee has about 583 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petros, Tennessee?

The typical household in Petros, Tennessee earns about $22,260 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petros, Tennessee expensive?

In Petros, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $23,700, and the typical rent is about $241 a month.

How educated are people in Petros, Tennessee?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Petros, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petros, Tennessee?

About 48.2% of people in Petros, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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