CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 205.21
Tennessee · Shelby County · 3,615 residents · 2.983 sq mi
Notable rankings
#66lowest young in TN27.1 yrs#71lowest low home value in TN$95,300#131lowest low income in TN$37,342#183lowest low education in TN11.3%TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 205.21 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,342. 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 $95,300. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,615
+3%since 2020
from 3,496 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,212 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 1,172 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.1
−9%since 2020
from 29.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,342
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,784 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,457
+61%since 2020
from $12,076 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+3%since 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
Finance & insurance12.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
Information10.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$95,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,296
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,026 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
65.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+26%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(103)
Black94.6%(3,307)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(74)
Diversity Score13%(454)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(58)
Black81.7%(2,955)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(517)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(85)
Diversity Score38.8%(1,403)
Diversity Score
39
+199%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.2 min
−18%since 2020
from 27.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
10.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
Female
56.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
Foreign born
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 3,615 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 $37,342 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 $95,300, and the typical rent is about $1,296 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.3% 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 22.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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