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Powell

Tennessee · 13,739 residents · 8.541 sq mi
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Powell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,434. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $299,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,739
+1%since 2023
from 13,544 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,609 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,586 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 37.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K19902024Powell
202414K
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,434
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,281 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,289
Unchangedsince 2023
from $37,362 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
−3%since 2023
from 0.427 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $264,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,276
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,153 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+17%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(11,936)
Black3.4%(455)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(798)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other2.5%(341)
Diversity Score27.3%(3,693)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(11,521)
Black1.4%(188)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(1,441)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other4.2%(573)
Diversity Score35.5%(4,875)
Diversity Score
35
+30%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 30.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+3%since 2023
from 24.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 37.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Female
55.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Foreign born
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell, Tennessee?

Powell, Tennessee has about 13,739 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powell, Tennessee?

The typical household in Powell, Tennessee earns about $82,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powell, Tennessee expensive?

In Powell, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $299,400, and the typical rent is about $1,276 a month.

How educated are people in Powell, Tennessee?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Powell, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powell, Tennessee?

About 4.1% of people in Powell, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powell, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Powell, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,205 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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

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