CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 69.01
Tennessee · Knox County · 4,493 residents · 0.456 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low income in TN#146 US$14,960#5highest density in TN9,853/sq mi#5highest high poverty in TN#79 US76.0%#17lowest young in TN#762 US21.5 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Knox County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 69.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,960. Population has grown 22% since 2020. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 76.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 80% less than the Knox County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,493
+22%since 2020
from 3,689 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,853 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 8,090 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.5
−1%since 2020
from 21.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$14,960
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,281 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,012
−11%since 2020
from $12,441 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
76.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
+22%since 2020
from 0.450 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Information6.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Retail trade3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Other services0.9%
Public administration0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,695
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,086 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
99.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+55.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(3,203)
Black5.4%(198)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(118)
Asian1.6%(59)
Other3%(111)
Diversity Score30.1%(1,112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(3,833)
Black4.8%(217)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(243)
Asian1.2%(53)
Other3.3%(147)
Diversity Score33.2%(1,492)
Diversity Score
33
+10%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.2 min
+12%since 2020
from 13.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
Female
40.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 4,493 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 $14,960 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 $1,695 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.0% 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 76.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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