CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 402
Tennessee · Sullivan County · 2,558 residents · 3.619 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18lowest short commute in TN#1839 US13.9 min#92highest high poverty in TN36.0%#97lowest low income in TN$34,563#302lowest young in TN33.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Sullivan County, TN
The short version
Census Tract 402 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $213,600. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Sullivan County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,558
+13%since 2020
from 2,256 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
707 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 623 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
−21%since 2020
from 42.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,563
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,260 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,724
+28%since 2020
from $22,468 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
+1%since 2020
from 0.517 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
Retail trade11%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Other services6.6%
Public administration4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$213,600
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $551 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
73.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+87%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(1,575)
Black20.1%(453)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(190)
Diversity Score58.1%(1,311)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(2,057)
Black10.2%(261)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(32)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other7.7%(196)
Diversity Score42.1%(1,077)
Diversity Score
42
−28%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.9 min
−43%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% 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%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Female
52.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% 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 2,558 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 $34,563 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 $213,600, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.2% 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 36.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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