CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 74
Tennessee · Shelby County · 3,178 residents · 0.654 sq mi
Notable rankings
#49highest high poverty in TN42.0%#51lowest young in TN25.7 yrs#96highest density in TN4,859/sq mi#117highest rent burden in TN64.6%TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 74 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,201. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $166,200. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
3,178
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,178 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,859 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4,859 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.7
+11%since 2020
from 23.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,201
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,911 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,712
+37%since 2020
from $17,271 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
+14%since 2020
from 0.443 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
Information12.3%
Finance & insurance10.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Other services1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$166,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $118,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,171
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $965 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
77.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+17%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(2,205)
Black21.7%(691)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(80)
Asian5.6%(178)
Other0.8%(24)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,857)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(1,447)
Black31.7%(1,009)
Hispanic / Latino6%(191)
Asian10.7%(339)
Other6%(192)
Diversity Score84.2%(2,674)
Diversity Score
84
+44%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.2 min
−3%since 2020
from 18.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Female
43.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Foreign born
16.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 3,178 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 $38,201 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 $166,200, and the typical rent is about $1,171 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.3% 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 42.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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