CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 205.32
Tennessee · Shelby County · 5,407 residents · 3.013 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13highest rent burden in TN#976 US86.3%#170highest old in TN49.4 yrs#172highest WFH in TN22.1%#253lowest low home value in TN$152,100TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 205.32 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,833. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 1,137 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $152,100. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,407
−17%since 2020
from 6,544 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,795 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 2,172 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+43%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,833
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,873 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,985
+55%since 2020
from $20,697 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
+46%since 2020
from 0.365 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
Retail trade12.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Other services4.8%
Public administration4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$152,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,287
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $865 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
86.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+47%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(799)
Black86.1%(5,632)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(27)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other1.1%(70)
Diversity Score30.5%(1,998)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(611)
Black82.3%(4,449)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(210)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(137)
Diversity Score38.5%(2,082)
Diversity Score
39
+26%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.5 min
−1%since 2020
from 21.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
8.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
Female
57.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 5,407 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 $44,833 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 $152,100, and the typical rent is about $1,287 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.8% 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 15.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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