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Sale Creek

Tennessee · 2,955 residents · 30.14 sq mi
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Sale Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $299,700. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
2,955
+6%since 2023
from 2,775 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 92 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
+5%since 2023
from 48.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K201020202024Sale Creek
20243K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(102)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(216)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.2%(213)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(125)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(144)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.9%(145)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(343)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.3%(541)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.3%(392)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415%(443)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(248)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(43)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,932
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $60,109 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,452
−6%since 2023
from $33,462 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+4%since 2023
from 0.396 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $300,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,086 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+11%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,516)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(144)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(2,577)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(164)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(203)
Diversity Score
29
+33%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban3.1%(91)
Mexican2.3%(67)
Ancestry
Irish29.7%(879)
English21.4%(631)
German17.8%(525)
Scotch-Irish5.8%(172)
Italian4.9%(144)
American4.5%(132)
French2.4%(72)
Welsh1.7%(49)
Polish1.4%(40)
Austrian1.3%(39)
Hungarian1.3%(39)
Swedish0.9%(26)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.6%(17)
Dutch0.5%(14)
Danish0.4%(11)
British0.2%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
−5%since 2023
from 34.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.3%(387)
Married60.6%(749)
Widowed0.6%(8)
Divorced7.4%(91)
Women 15+
Never married17.6%(209)
Married60.6%(720)
Widowed4.3%(51)
Divorced17.6%(209)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sale Creek, Tennessee?

Sale Creek, Tennessee has about 2,955 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sale Creek, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sale Creek, Tennessee earns about $53,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sale Creek, Tennessee expensive?

In Sale Creek, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $299,700, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Sale Creek, Tennessee?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sale Creek, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sale Creek, Tennessee?

About 5.0% of people in Sale Creek, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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