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Wartrace

Tennessee · 653 residents · 0.876 sq mi
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Wartrace has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,542. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,000. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
653
+19%since 2000
from 548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
745 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+3%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4725446176897611990201020202024Wartrace
2024630
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,542
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,361
+51%since 2000
from $13,459 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+62%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(478)
Black8.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(134)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(555)
Black4.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(27)
Asian1.4%(9)
Other3.6%(24)
Diversity Score31.7%(207)
Diversity Score
32
+29%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wartrace, Tennessee?

Wartrace, Tennessee has about 653 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wartrace, Tennessee?

The typical household in Wartrace, Tennessee earns about $33,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wartrace, Tennessee expensive?

In Wartrace, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $113,000, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Wartrace, Tennessee?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wartrace, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wartrace, Tennessee?

About 26.7% of people in Wartrace, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wartrace, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Wartrace, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 157 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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