CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
Tennessee · Hamilton County · 3,452 residents · 1.004 sq mi
Notable rankings
#50lowest short commute in TN15.5 min#76highest high poverty in TN38.3%#97highest WFH in TN25.8%#119lowest low income in TN$36,599TRACT SHAPE · Hamilton County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 12 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,599. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $219,600. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Hamilton County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
3,452
+15%since 2020
from 3,004 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,438 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 2,992 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
−7%since 2020
from 36.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,599
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,212 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,179
+19%since 2020
from $22,008 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+14%since 2020
from 0.453 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.2%
Public administration13.3%
Information9.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Retail trade8.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$219,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $175,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$974
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $713 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
65.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+7%since 2020
from 5.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic22%(662)
Black72.9%(2,189)
Hispanic / Latino1%(29)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other3.7%(110)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,573)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(858)
Black70.5%(2,432)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(86)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2%(70)
Diversity Score55.1%(1,902)
Diversity Score
55
+5%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.5 min
+6%since 2020
from 14.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Female
46.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 3,452 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 $36,599 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 $219,600, and the typical rent is about $974 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.3% 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 38.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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