CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9702.01
Tennessee · McMinn County · 2,250 residents · 6.303 sq mi
Notable rankings
#52lowest short commute in TN15.6 min#69lowest low income in TN$31,644#106highest high poverty in TN34.6%#107lowest low education in TN9.4%TRACT SHAPE · McMinn County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 9702.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,644. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the McMinn County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,250
−1%since 2020
from 2,263 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
357 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 359 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+16%since 2020
from 40.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,644
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,880 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,799
+9%since 2020
from $18,235 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−8%since 2020
from 0.418 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.7%
Retail trade14.4%
Other services10.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Public administration1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$784
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $714 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
87.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,729)
Black13.9%(315)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(182)
Diversity Score48.8%(1,104)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,793)
Black4.4%(100)
Hispanic / Latino9%(203)
Asian1.3%(30)
Other5.5%(124)
Diversity Score44%(989)
Diversity Score
44
−10%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.6 min
−26%since 2020
from 21.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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
15.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
60.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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 2,250 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 $31,644 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 $784 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.4% 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 34.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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McMinn CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024