CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16
Tennessee · Hamilton County · 2,892 residents · 0.901 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7lowest low rent in TN#196 US$396#14lowest low income in TN#472 US$20,000#47highest high poverty in TN42.2%#68highest old in TN52.8 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Hamilton County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 16 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,000. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value is $235,000. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 42.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 74% less than the Hamilton County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,892
+16%since 2020
from 2,491 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,210 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 2,765 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+47%since 2020
from 36.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$20,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $15,526 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,778
+50%since 2020
from $21,165 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.629
+13%since 2020
from 0.559 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
Other services6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
Manufacturing4.9%
Public administration3.4%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Education & health services1.1%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$235,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $228,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $283 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
95.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.8
−20%since 2020
from 14.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(375)
Black72.2%(1,799)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(55)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other9.7%(242)
Diversity Score55.7%(1,388)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(727)
Black66.3%(1,918)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(121)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(126)
Diversity Score61.7%(1,783)
Diversity Score
62
+11%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
−19%since 2020
from 28.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% 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
44.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
45.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
7.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.0% 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 2,892 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 $20,000 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 $235,000, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.4% 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 42.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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