CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 73
Tennessee · Shelby County · 3,837 residents · 0.74 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24lowest short commute in TN14.5 min#31lowest young in TN#1407 US23.3 yrs#51highest education in TN75.5%#72highest density in TN5,185/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 73 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,908. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $356,200. At a median age of 23.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,837
−12%since 2020
from 4,339 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,185 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 5,864 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.3
+4%since 2020
from 22.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,908
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,795 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,619
+60%since 2020
from $20,968 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.629
+2%since 2020
from 0.617 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.2%
Information9.2%
Other services2.6%
Public administration1.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Retail trade1.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$356,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $288,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$955
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $734 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
77.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
−14%since 2020
from 11.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(2,178)
Black32.2%(1,398)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(378)
Asian4.4%(190)
Other4.5%(195)
Diversity Score79.1%(3,432)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(1,970)
Black23.5%(903)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(397)
Asian11.8%(452)
Other3%(115)
Diversity Score81.9%(3,144)
Diversity Score
82
+4%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
75.5%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.5 min
−6%since 2020
from 15.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
29.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Female
54.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Foreign born
17.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% 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 3,837 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 $36,908 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 $356,200, and the typical rent is about $955 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 75.5% 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 30.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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