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Valley Forge

Tennessee · 2,136 residents · 3.162 sq mi
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Valley Forge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,631. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $158,100. With a median age of 54.2, 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 54.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
2,136
+12%since 2023
from 1,900 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
676 / sq mi
+12%since 2023
from 601 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
−2%since 2023
from 55.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K20202024Valley Forge
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,631
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,259 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,175
Unchangedsince 2023
from $40,359 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
−9%since 2023
from 0.597 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $145,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $736 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,811)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(24)
Diversity Score11.3%(215)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,045)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(54)
Diversity Score10.3%(221)
Diversity Score
10
−9%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−4%since 2023
from 20.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% 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
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Female
51.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Forge, Tennessee?

Valley Forge, Tennessee has about 2,136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley Forge, Tennessee?

The typical household in Valley Forge, Tennessee earns about $54,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Forge, Tennessee expensive?

In Valley Forge, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $158,100, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Forge, Tennessee?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Forge, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Forge, Tennessee?

About 15.1% of people in Valley Forge, 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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