Tennessee has a population of about 7,227,750 (No.15 of 51 in the U.S.). Household income ranks low nationally.
Median household income $71,997 (No.41); per capita income $40,729 (No.38); median home value $332,600 (No.29); median rent $1,284 (No.28); median age 39.1 (No.34); income inequality (Gini) 0.475 (No.13).
Metrics and national rank
- Population 7,227,750 (rank 15 of 51)
- Median household income $71,997 (rank 41 of 51)
- Median home value $332,600 (rank 29 of 51)
- Median gross rent (monthly) $1,284 (rank 28 of 51)
- Median age 39.1 (rank 34 of 51)
- Per capita income $40,729 (rank 38 of 51)
- Income inequality (Gini) 0.475 (rank 13 of 51)
- Housing units 3,243,954 (rank 15 of 51)
- Median year structure built 1988 (rank 13 of 51)
About the metrics
- Population(people):Total state population (ACS 1-year estimate). A basis for market size, labor force, and representation.
- Median household income(USD/year):Median household income (USD/year). A gauge of living standards and a reference for cost-of-living and relocation comparisons.
- Median home value(USD):Median value of owner-occupied homes (USD). A comparison metric for housing cost and asset prices.
- Median gross rent (monthly)(USD/month):Median gross rent (rent plus utilities), monthly USD. For comparing rental housing costs.
- Median age(years):Median age of residents (years). A gauge of the age structure (aging vs. younger population).
- Per capita income(USD/year):Average income per person (USD/year). Useful for comparing income levels independent of household size.
- Income inequality (Gini)(0–1):The Gini index of income inequality (0 = perfect equality to 1 = maximal inequality). Higher means more unequal.
- Housing units(units):Total housing units in the state (including vacant). A gauge of the size of the housing stock.
- Median year structure built(year):Median year housing structures were built. A newer value means a newer housing stock.
Sources (primary)
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- Census QuickFacts (official)
- Source:U.S. Census Bureau(ACS 2024)
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