CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 39
Tennessee · Shelby County · 1,384 residents · 0.228 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest low income in TN#394 US$19,139#31highest high poverty in TN#1482 US45.3%#37highest density in TN6,070/sq mi#48lowest short commute in TN15.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 39 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,139. Population has declined 10% since 2020. The poverty rate of 45.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 70% less than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,384
−10%since 2020
from 1,539 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,070 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 6,750 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+1%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$19,139
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $14,484 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,774
+50%since 2020
from $19,881 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.590
+3%since 2020
from 0.572 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Other services4.9%
Public administration4.9%
Retail trade1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$978
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $729 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(391)
Black68.5%(1,054)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(18)
Asian4.6%(71)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score58%(893)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(231)
Black69.9%(967)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(47)
Asian9.8%(135)
Other0.3%(4)
Diversity Score59.2%(819)
Diversity Score
59
+2%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.4 min
+3%since 2020
from 15.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% 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
41.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.6%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Female
60.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Foreign born
17.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+28.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 1,384 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 $19,139 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 $978 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.4% 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 45.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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