CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 85
Tennessee · Shelby County · 4,143 residents · 2.517 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 85 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $182,250. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $642,500. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 186% more than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% 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
4,143
−9%since 2020
from 4,540 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,646 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 1,804 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
−3%since 2020
from 50.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$182,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $125,795 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,339
+12%since 2020
from $95,490 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
−10%since 2020
from 0.562 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.3%
Public administration10.5%
Retail trade8.6%
Information6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$642,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $464,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,140 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−5%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,042)
Black5%(229)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(112)
Asian3.5%(157)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.4%(1,152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(3,578)
Black0.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(277)
Asian5.3%(221)
Other0.8%(35)
Diversity Score30.8%(1,278)
Diversity Score
31
+22%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
80.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.1 min
−7%since 2020
from 18.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Female
51.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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 4,143 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 $182,250 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 $642,500, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 80.4% 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 6.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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