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Woodbury

Tennessee · 2,703 residents · 1.978 sq mi
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Woodbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $148,800. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,703
+11%since 2000
from 2,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,367 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+1%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Woodbury
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,846 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,403
+33%since 2000
from $17,557 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
48.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+4%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,256)
Black3.5%(85)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(343)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,382)
Black3.3%(88)
Hispanic / Latino4%(108)
Asian0.7%(20)
Other1.9%(50)
Diversity Score23.5%(635)
Diversity Score
23
+66%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodbury, Tennessee?

Woodbury, Tennessee has about 2,703 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodbury, Tennessee?

The typical household in Woodbury, Tennessee earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodbury, Tennessee expensive?

In Woodbury, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $148,800, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Woodbury, Tennessee?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Woodbury, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodbury, Tennessee?

About 21.4% of people in Woodbury, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodbury, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodbury, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 416 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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