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Puryear

Tennessee · 671 residents · 0.947 sq mi
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Puryear has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,462. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,500. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
671
+1%since 2000
from 667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+7%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5806467117768421990201020202024Puryear
2024736
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,462
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,636
+15%since 2000
from $17,131 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(636)
Black2.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(64)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(642)
Black1.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(38)
Diversity Score
6
−41%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+119%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% 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
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Puryear, Tennessee?

Puryear, Tennessee has about 671 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Puryear, Tennessee?

The typical household in Puryear, Tennessee earns about $43,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Puryear, Tennessee expensive?

In Puryear, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Puryear, Tennessee?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Puryear, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Puryear, Tennessee?

About 20.2% of people in Puryear, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Puryear, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Puryear, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 69 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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