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Berclair-Highland Heights

Tennessee · Memphis · 38,562 residents · 11.276 sq mi
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The short version

Berclair-Highland Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,957. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $90,171. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 census tracts that make up Berclair-Highland Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,562
Population density
3,420 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,957
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,733
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,171
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,080
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.3%
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(9,460)
Black27.7%(10,669)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(16,105)
Asian0.8%(323)
Other5.2%(2,005)
Diversity Score85.8%(33,071)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(9,460)
Black27.7%(10,669)
Hispanic / Latino41.8%(16,105)
Asian0.8%(323)
Other5.2%(2,005)
Diversity Score85.8%(33,071)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
24.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berclair-Highland Heights, Memphis, Tennessee?

Berclair-Highland Heights, Memphis, Tennessee has about 38,562 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berclair-Highland Heights, Memphis, Tennessee?

The typical household in Berclair-Highland Heights, Memphis, Tennessee earns about $41,957 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berclair-Highland Heights, Memphis, Tennessee expensive?

In Berclair-Highland Heights, Memphis, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $90,171, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in Berclair-Highland Heights, Memphis, Tennessee?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Berclair-Highland Heights, Memphis, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berclair-Highland Heights, Memphis, Tennessee?

About 29.2% of people in Berclair-Highland Heights, Memphis, 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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