CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
Tennessee · Madison County · 1,636 residents · 2.29 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5lowest low education in TN#131 US1.5%#12lowest low income in TN#365 US$18,750#15highest high poverty in TN#635 US54.0%#20lowest low rent in TN#796 US$524TRACT SHAPE · Madison County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 8 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $84,500. The poverty rate of 54.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Madison County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% 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
1,636
+7%since 2020
from 1,525 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
714 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 666 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$18,750
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,628 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,579
+14%since 2020
from $14,538 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
−3%since 2020
from 0.481 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.8%
Retail trade24.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
Construction4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Other services2.2%
Public administration2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$84,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $294 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
80.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
55.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+37.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+25%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(497)
Black65.4%(997)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score58.3%(888)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32%(524)
Black58.1%(951)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(130)
Diversity Score69.1%(1,131)
Diversity Score
69
+19%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
+50%since 2020
from 13.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
37.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
16.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
66.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
Female
33.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
52.7%
+25.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,636 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 $18,750 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 1.5% 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 54.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Madison CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024