CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 88
Tennessee · Shelby County · 7,862 residents · 1.187 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27highest density in TN6,623/sq mi#31highest foreign-born in TN29.1%#60lowest low home value in TN$92,200#62highest population in TN7,862TRACT SHAPE · Shelby County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 88 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,583. Population has grown 23% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $92,200. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Shelby County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
7,862
+23%since 2020
from 6,413 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,623 / sq mi
+23%since 2020
from 5,403 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
−5%since 2020
from 28.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,583
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,191 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,082
+5%since 2020
from $14,322 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+16%since 2020
from 0.345 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28.5%
Other services6.1%
Information5.5%
Retail trade4.9%
Public administration4.6%
Finance & insurance4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$92,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,074
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $743 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+28%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic41%(2,629)
Black21.6%(1,383)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(2,248)
Asian1.5%(93)
Other0.9%(60)
Diversity Score82.8%(5,309)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(1,986)
Black17.2%(1,354)
Hispanic / Latino55.3%(4,347)
Asian2.2%(175)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score75%(5,900)
Diversity Score
75
−9%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.8%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.7 min
+52%since 2020
from 20.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 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
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
Female
51.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
Foreign born
29.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+27.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% 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 7,862 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 $41,583 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 $92,200, and the typical rent is about $1,074 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.4% 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 19.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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