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Spurgeon

Tennessee · 3,957 residents · 4.087 sq mi
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Spurgeon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $118,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
3,957
+14%since 2000
from 3,460 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
968 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+4%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Spurgeon
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,441
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,316 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,887
+23%since 2000
from $17,004 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(3,374)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(108)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(3,749)
Black1.8%(73)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(69)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(377)
Diversity Score
10
+205%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+104%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spurgeon, Tennessee?

Spurgeon, Tennessee has about 3,957 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spurgeon, Tennessee?

The typical household in Spurgeon, Tennessee earns about $39,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spurgeon, Tennessee expensive?

In Spurgeon, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $118,500, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Spurgeon, Tennessee?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Spurgeon, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spurgeon, Tennessee?

About 10.6% of people in Spurgeon, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spurgeon, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Spurgeon, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 739 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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