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Taft

Tennessee · 251 residents · 3.592 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2023, a loss of 54 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 47.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
−18%since 2023
from 305 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
−18%since 2023
from 85 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 52.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
19122225328431520202024Taft
2024251
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$78,502
+14%since 2023
from $68,890 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.602
+1%since 2023
from 0.599 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction41.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
48.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
Female
47.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taft, Tennessee?

Taft, Tennessee has about 251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Taft, Tennessee?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Taft, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taft, Tennessee?

About 47.8% of people in Taft, 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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