CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9701
Tennessee · Macon County · 5,117 residents · 100.392 sq mi
Notable rankings
#160lowest low education in TN10.7%#196highest commute in TN33.2 min#201lowest low density in TN50.97/sq mi#205highest high poverty in TN27.2%TRACT SHAPE · Macon County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 9701 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,363. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $198,800. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,117
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5,093 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 51 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+12%since 2020
from 40.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,363
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,861 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,428
+72%since 2020
from $18,288 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.566
+21%since 2020
from 0.467 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
Information13.7%
Wholesale trade13.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Other services1.4%
Public administration0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$198,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $109,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$787
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $640 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+26%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(4,432)
Black3.3%(168)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(391)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(102)
Diversity Score29.4%(1,498)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(4,551)
Black1.5%(79)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(201)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(286)
Diversity Score25.5%(1,305)
Diversity Score
26
−13%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.2 min
−6%since 2020
from 35.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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
8.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% 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 5,117 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 $47,363 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 $198,800, and the typical rent is about $787 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.7% 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 27.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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