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Tracy City

Tennessee · 1,427 residents (2025 est.) · 4.656 sq mi
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Tracy City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,300. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,682
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,679 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
−7%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,427 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tracy City
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,479
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,826 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,969
+62%since 2000
from $15,457 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+30%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
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
$136,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+63%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,642)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,583)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(85)
Diversity Score14%(235)
Diversity Score
14
+744%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.8 min
+150%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 31.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+30.2 ptssince 2017
from 51.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tracy City, Tennessee?

Tracy City, Tennessee has about 1,682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tracy City, Tennessee?

The typical household in Tracy City, Tennessee earns about $39,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tracy City, Tennessee expensive?

In Tracy City, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $136,300, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Tracy City, Tennessee?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tracy City, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tracy City, Tennessee?

About 24.2% of people in Tracy City, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tracy City, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Tracy City, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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