CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55
Tennessee · Shelby County · 2,062 residents · 1.295 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 55 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,315. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 36.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,062
+7%since 2020
from 1,932 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,592 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 1,492 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−13%since 2020
from 46.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,315
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,231 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,971
+35%since 2020
from $12,525 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−1%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.8%
Information15.7%
Other services15.4%
Retail trade6.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Public administration3.5%
Education & health services1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$789
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $653 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
52.9% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(47)
Black96.8%(1,871)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(149)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(22)
Black96.1%(1,982)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(58)
Diversity Score9.4%(194)
Diversity Score
9
+22%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.5 min
−30%since 2020
from 32.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.7 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
15.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
20.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
2.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
55.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.0%
+43.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 2,062 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 $29,315 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 $789 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 3.3% 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 36.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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