CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9702
Tennessee · Chester County · 5,389 residents · 6.162 sq mi
Notable rankings
#86lowest young in TN28.3 yrs#242lowest low rent in TN$769#251lowest low home value in TN$151,900#279lowest low income in TN$45,680TRACT SHAPE · Chester County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 9702 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,680. Population has declined 11% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $151,900. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
5,389
−11%since 2020
from 6,047 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
875 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 981 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.3
+6%since 2020
from 26.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,680
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,629 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,915
+17%since 2020
from $16,191 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+4%since 2020
from 0.430 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27%
Information12.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Other services0.6%
Public administration0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$151,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $107,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $711 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+36%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(4,420)
Black20.7%(1,254)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(160)
Asian1.4%(86)
Other2.1%(127)
Diversity Score52.7%(3,185)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(4,028)
Black20.7%(1,113)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(70)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other2.8%(149)
Diversity Score49.7%(2,679)
Diversity Score
50
−6%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
+11%since 2020
from 20.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
54.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,389 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $45,680 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $151,900, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 22.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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