CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 217.55
Tennessee · Shelby County · 1,585 residents · 0.094 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest density in TN16,862/sq mi#98lowest young in TN28.6 yrs#114lowest low education in TN9.6%#200lowest low income in TN$42,083TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 217.55 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,585
−8%since 2020
from 1,723 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
16,862 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 18,330 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.6
−2%since 2020
from 29.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,083
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,302 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,489
+5%since 2020
from $26,303 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−41%since 2020
from 0.569 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.2%
Professional, scientific, technical19.2%
Information10.1%
Retail trade6.3%
Other services4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,048
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $746 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(198)
Black74.8%(1,288)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(225)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score51.4%(885)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(13)
Black88.3%(1,400)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(78)
Asian1.8%(29)
Other4.1%(65)
Diversity Score26.9%(427)
Diversity Score
27
−48%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
+27%since 2020
from 17.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−22.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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
21.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
Female
60.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% 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 1,585 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 $42,083 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 $1,048 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.6% 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 19.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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