CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 69.02
Tennessee · Knox County · 2,765 residents · 0.066 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 69.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,491. Population has declined 8% since 2020. At a median age of 21.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 63.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Knox County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,765
−8%since 2020
from 2,992 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
41,894 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 45,333 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 21.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$24,491
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,719 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,336
+27%since 2020
from $8,909 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
63.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+28%since 2020
from 0.380 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Other services2.7%
Retail trade1.4%
Public administration0.9%
Wholesale trade0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,107
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $769 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
97.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(2,428)
Black7.9%(236)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(166)
Asian3.3%(100)
Other2.1%(62)
Diversity Score41.3%(1,237)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(2,143)
Black13.7%(378)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(128)
Asian2.2%(61)
Other2%(55)
Diversity Score47.2%(1,305)
Diversity Score
47
+14%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.7 min
−10%since 2020
from 16.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.9%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.7%
+30.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 2,765 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 $24,491 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 $1,107 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.1% 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 63.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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