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Powells Crossroads

Tennessee · 1,322 residents · 4.897 sq mi
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Powells Crossroads has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,782. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,322
+3%since 2000
from 1,286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+12%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Powells Crossroads
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,782
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,650 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,433
+17%since 2000
from $17,536 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,269)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,295)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(26)
Diversity Score7%(93)
Diversity Score
7
+230%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+8%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powells Crossroads, Tennessee?

Powells Crossroads, Tennessee has about 1,322 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powells Crossroads, Tennessee?

The typical household in Powells Crossroads, Tennessee earns about $42,782 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powells Crossroads, Tennessee expensive?

In Powells Crossroads, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $103,400, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Powells Crossroads, Tennessee?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Powells Crossroads, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powells Crossroads, Tennessee?

About 14.5% of people in Powells Crossroads, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powells Crossroads, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Powells Crossroads, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 224 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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