Tennessee
Maps & Population Facts

Population
6,770,010
Residents per Sq. Mi.
164
Labor Participaton
61.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.3%
Median Household Income
$51,340
Median Individual Income
$30,994
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$40,856

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$167,500
Median Gross Rent
$833
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,184
Housing Units
2,958,799
People who reside in Tennessee live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
68%
Apt, Condo, Other
32%
Analysis

Tennessee is the 16th most populated state in the US. The state is most known for its two major cities, Nashville and Memphis, which both have populations over 650,000 and have made significant contributions to the music industry.

The state ranks below average economically, but also has a lower cost of living.

Income

Households in the state of Tennessee earn less money than the national median income, averaging 15% less per household.

Housing

Tennessee has a median house price of $167,500. The cost of owning a home in Tennessee is less than most states. The cost of renting in Tennessee is 18% less than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 35% 20th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 23% 15th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 39. The age of the general population in Tennessee is comparable with other US states.

Tennessee ranks worse than average for having an educated population. The state has less college graduates per resident than most states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Tennessee
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Tennessee with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Tennessee
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Tennessee showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Tennessee USA
Median Property Value 167,500 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,184 1,513
Median Gross Rent 833 1,012
Property Vacancy 12.5% 12.6%
% Renters 35% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 164 93
Personal Comparison
Tennessee USA
Median Household Income 51,340 60,336
Median Individual Income 30,994 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 40,856 46,881
Median Age 38.6 38.1
Labor Participation 61.5% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 27.3% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Tennessee is:
40X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
16%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Tennessee is 126 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 14% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View Tennessee cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. District 2 77,082
2. District 3 76,247
3. District 4 75,334
4. District 5 73,973
5. District 1- 73,716

Highest Household Income

1. District 6 154,149
2. District 7 150,106
3. District 34 128,421
4. District 4 127,552
5. District 5 121,622

Highest Home Value

1. District 34 640,700
2. District 7 628,700
3. District 6 565,400
4. District 18 501,300
5. District 4 475,300

Highest Gross Rent

1. District 6 2,500
2. District 5 2,038
3. District 7 1,913
4. District 25 1,731
5. District 2 1,725
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