CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 165
Tennessee · Davidson County · 4,594 residents · 0.577 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10lowest young in TN#542 US20.8 yrs#13highest density in TN7,962/sq mi#14highest education in TN#1433 US82.5%#14lowest short commute in TN#1467 US13.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Davidson County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 165 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,063. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,854 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 20.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,594
−5%since 2020
from 4,849 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,962 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 8,404 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.8
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,063
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,065 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,918
Unchangedsince 2020
from $13,876 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−6%since 2020
from 0.457 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Other services1.1%
Retail trade0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,854
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,754 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
70.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(2,931)
Black16.8%(816)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(364)
Asian11.8%(570)
Other3.5%(168)
Diversity Score73.2%(3,550)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(2,320)
Black17.2%(788)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(300)
Asian19.3%(885)
Other6.6%(301)
Diversity Score83.7%(3,847)
Diversity Score
84
+14%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
82.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.5 min
+9%since 2020
from 12.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
29.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
60.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
13.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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 4,594 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 $59,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,854 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 82.5% 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 26.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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