CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 205.23
Tennessee · Shelby County · 3,767 residents · 0.966 sq mi
Notable rankings
#45lowest young in TN25.2 yrs#64lowest low education in TN8.1%#66highest high poverty in TN39.2%#87lowest low home value in TN$100,400TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 205.23 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $100,400. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
3,767
+4%since 2020
from 3,635 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,900 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 3,763 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.2
−1%since 2020
from 25.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,182
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,768 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,153
+62%since 2020
from $12,414 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+6%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.6%
Professional, scientific, technical21.6%
Information17.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Other services1.6%
Public administration1.6%
Retail trade0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$100,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,238
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $983 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
80.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(413)
Black82.2%(2,989)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(199)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(34)
Diversity Score38.5%(1,399)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(360)
Black83.2%(3,135)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(240)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.7%(25)
Diversity Score36.8%(1,385)
Diversity Score
37
−4%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
−16%since 2020
from 25.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
18.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
51.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% 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 3,767 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 $43,182 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 $100,400, and the typical rent is about $1,238 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.1% 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 39.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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