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Sullivan Gardens

Tennessee · 1,267 residents · 2.496 sq mi
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Sullivan Gardens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,754. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $194,800. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
1,267
−5%since 2023
from 1,334 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
508 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 534 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+3%since 2023
from 43.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Sullivan Gardens
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,754
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,574 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,456
−9%since 2023
from $34,501 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
−9%since 2023
from 0.496 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing16.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information1.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $183,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−1%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,245)
Black1.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score15.8%(211)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score14.9%(188)
Diversity Score
15
−6%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
−4%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% 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
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Female
55.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sullivan Gardens, Tennessee?

Sullivan Gardens, Tennessee has about 1,267 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sullivan Gardens, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sullivan Gardens, Tennessee earns about $46,754 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sullivan Gardens, Tennessee expensive?

In Sullivan Gardens, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $194,800.

How educated are people in Sullivan Gardens, Tennessee?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sullivan Gardens, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sullivan Gardens, Tennessee?

About 8.0% of people in Sullivan Gardens, 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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