CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 215.47
Tennessee · Shelby County · 7,030 residents · 5.656 sq mi
Notable rankings
#118highest population in TN7,030#173lowest young in TN30.8 yrs#352highest rent in TN$1,520#400lowest short commute in TN20.8 minTRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 215.47 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,443. Population has grown 24% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $334,500. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% more than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,030
+24%since 2020
from 5,662 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,243 / sq mi
+24%since 2020
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
−17%since 2020
from 37.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,443
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,978 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,566
+2%since 2020
from $33,892 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+2%since 2020
from 0.399 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.4%
Professional, scientific, technical20.4%
Information13.4%
Retail trade8%
Other services5%
Public administration5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$334,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $204,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,520
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,079 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
52.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+29%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(432)
Black77.1%(4,364)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(220)
Asian5.6%(317)
Other5.8%(329)
Diversity Score49%(2,775)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(345)
Black78.1%(5,490)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(90)
Asian2.8%(196)
Other12.9%(909)
Diversity Score46.3%(3,252)
Diversity Score
46
−6%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.8 min
−5%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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
5.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
55.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 7,030 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 $83,443 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 $334,500, and the typical rent is about $1,520 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.9% 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 17.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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