CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Tennessee · Shelby County · 535 residents · 1.11 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low education in TN#128 US1.5%#31lowest low home value in TN#1937 US$75,000#65lowest low income in TN$31,146#471lowest young in TN35.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,146. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 107 residents. 2% 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 $75,000. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
535
−17%since 2020
from 642 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
482 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 578 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
−28%since 2020
from 49.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024535
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,146
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $19,310 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,373
+19%since 2020
from $13,728 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−16%since 2020
from 0.428 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
Other services9.4%
Public administration9.4%
Retail trade8.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$75,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $888 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
77.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−47.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(5)
Black97.5%(626)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.1%(39)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(2)
Black98.7%(528)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score3.2%(17)
Diversity Score
3
−47%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
−3%since 2020
from 24.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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
16.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
Female
49.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+53.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 535 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 $31,146 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 1.5% 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 25.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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