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Puryear

Tennessee · 706 residents · 0.947 sq mi
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Puryear has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,900. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
706
+6%since 2000
from 667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
746 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+10%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5806467117768421990201020202024Puryear
2024736
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,167
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,179
+6%since 2000
from $17,131 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(634)
Black4.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(18)
Diversity Score22.7%(160)
Diversity Score
23
+138%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Puryear, Tennessee?

Puryear, Tennessee has about 706 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Puryear, Tennessee?

The typical household in Puryear, Tennessee earns about $34,167 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 $76,900, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Puryear, Tennessee?

About 10.6% 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 24.5% 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 104 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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