CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 45
Tennessee · Shelby County · 673 residents · 0.214 sq mi
Notable rankings
#58lowest low income in TN$30,417#62lowest low rent in TN#1985 US$616#68lowest low home value in TN$94,800#169lowest low education in TN11.0%TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 45 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has fallen 41% since 2020, a loss of 465 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 52.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
673
−41%since 2020
from 1,138 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,145 / sq mi
−41%since 2020
from 5,318 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
+30%since 2020
from 24.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024673
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,417
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $15,598 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,910
+126%since 2020
from $8,825 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−4%since 2020
from 0.410 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.8%
Finance & insurance11.6%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
Retail trade6%
Information5.3%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
Other services0.7%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$616
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $361 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
87.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(89)
Black88.7%(1,009)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.8%(294)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(29)
Black91.5%(616)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score19.9%(134)
Diversity Score
20
−23%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−1%since 2020
from 20.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.2%
+29.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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
33.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
+22.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
Female
57.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.5%
+43.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 673 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 $30,417 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 $616 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.0% 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 52.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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