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Powells Crossroads, TN

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

1,498
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

45.4
years ∙ half population younger than 45.4, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
10.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0.8%
foreign-born population
99.2%Native
0.8% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Powells Crossroads is a town within Marion County, Tennessee, United States.
Location
Town in Marion County, TN, US
Co-ordinates
DEC35.184817° N, 85.484776° W
DMS35° 11′ 05.34″ N, 85° 29′ 05.19″ W

Population Density & area

305.7/sq mi (118.1/km²)
Total Area
4.9 sq mi (12.68 km²)
Land Area
4.9 sq mi (12.68 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

48.5% male
Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%
males per 100 females
Powells Crossroads 94
Marion County 99.7
Tennessee 96.4

Nativity

0.8%
foreign-born population
99.2%Native
0.8% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Powells Crossroads 0.8%
Marion County 1.2%
Tennessee 6.1%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

45.4
years ∙ half population younger than 45.4, half older
Powells Crossroads
45.4
Marion County
43.8
Tennessee
38.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
79.2
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Powells Crossroads 79.2
Marion County 70.1
Tennessee 64.6

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 19% 20.3% 22.2%
Working age (18-64) 55.8% 58.8% 60.7%
Senior (65+) 25.2% 20.9% 17.1%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 79.2 70.1 64.6
Child dependency ratio 34.1 34.5 36.5
Old-age dependency ratio 45.1 35.6 28.1
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
94.3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.4%
Other
2.3%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
10.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Powells Crossroads 10.9%
Marion County 18.7%
Tennessee 46.5%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Powells Crossroads population
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Hispanic or Latino 3.4% 2.5% 7.4%
Mexican 1.9% 1.8% 3.8%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.1% 0.6%
Cuban 0% 0.4% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 1.5% 0.2% 2.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino 96.6% 97.5% 92.6%
One race 94.3% 93.3% 88.9%
White 94.3% 90% 71%
Black or African American 0% 3% 15.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 0% 0.1% 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.3% 4.2% 3.7%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

69.6% family
Family 69.6%
Non family 30.4%
% family households
Powells Crossroads 69.6%
Marion County 70%
Tennessee 64.2%

Average household size

2.35
persons per household
Powells Crossroads
2.35
Marion County
2.45
Tennessee
2.45

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Powells Crossroads population
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Total households 638 11,869 2,824,277
Average houshold size 2.35 2.45 2.45
Family households 444 8,310 1,813,072
Average family size 2.77 2.88 3.04
Married couple family 319 6,140 1,321,068
Other families 125 2,170 492,004
Male householder 11 628 135,443
Female householder 114 1,542 356,561
Non-family households 194 3,559 1,011,205
One-person households 188 2,953 832,106
Male householder 86 1,519 377,158
Senior (65+) living alone 47 533 115,070
Female householder 102 1,434 454,948
Senior (65+) living alone 77 840 220,217
Other living arrangements 6 606 179,099

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

698
housing units
Powells Crossroads 698
Marion County 14,058
Tennessee 3,143,670

Occupancy status

91.4% occupied
Occupied 91.4%
Vacant 8.6%
vacancy rate
Powells Crossroads 8.6%
Marion County 15.6%
Tennessee 10.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

93.7%
Single family houses
Single family houses
93.7%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0.7%
Mobile homes
5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1981
Half of houses were built before 1981, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
4.3%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
21.5%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
60.9%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
13.3%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.9 5.6 5.7
1–3 rooms 0.7% 7.7% 11%
4–6 rooms 62.5% 60.4% 53.7%
7+ rooms 36.9% 31.9% 35.4%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 0.8% 1.7%
1 bedroom 2% 6.4% 8.2%
2 bedrooms 19.1% 25% 24.5%
3 bedrooms 61.7% 53% 45.2%
4+ bedrooms 17.2% 14.8% 20.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1981 1985 1988
Total housing units 698 14,058 3,143,670
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

86.4% owners
Renter-occupied 13.6%
Owner-occupied 86.4%
homeownership rate
Powells Crossroads 86.4%
Marion County 78.5%
Tennessee 66.9%

Average household size

2.4
Owner-occupied
1.99
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Powells Crossroads 2.4
Marion County 2.52
Tennessee 2.53

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Total occupied units 638 11,869 2,824,277
Year moved in
2020 or later 12.3% 16.6% 26.2%
2010 to 2019 31.2% 38.3% 39.4%
2000 to 2009 18.3% 16.2% 15.7%
1999 or earlier 38.3% 28.8% 18.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98.1% 97.8%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.4% 1.5%
1.51 or more 0% 0.6% 0.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 4.5% 4.2% 5.2%
1 vehicle 18% 21.1% 30.9%
2 vehicles 38.2% 37.9% 38%
3 or more vehicles 39.2% 36.8% 25.9%
House heating fuel used
Gas 25.9% 24.8% 34.1%
Electricity 73% 72.6% 63.7%
Solar 0% 0% 0%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.5% 0.3%
All other fuels 1.1% 1.8% 1.3%
No fuel used 0% 0.3% 0.5%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.4% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 1.2% 0.8%
No telephone service available 1.9% 1.3% 1%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$187,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Powells Crossroads
$187,800
Marion County
$195,200
Tennessee
$286,700

Housing Cost Burden

18.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
18.1%
Owners without a mortgage
11.3%
Renters
3.7%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Property value
Median Value $187,800 $195,200 $286,700
Under $100,000 12.3% 23.9% 13%
$100,000 - $200,000 45.9% 27.4% 18.5%
$200,000 - $300,000 23.4% 22.1% 21%
$300,000 - $500,000 14.5% 16.3% 28.3%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 2.5% 8.4% 15.3%
$1,000,000 and more 1.3% 1.9% 3.8%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 50.1% 47.7% 57.9%
Without a mortgage 49.9% 52.3% 42.1%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,191 $1,299 $1,566
Without a mortgage $376 $379 $464
Gross rent
Median rent $1,090 $853 $1,189

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

14%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Powells Crossroads 14%
Marion County 17.1%
Tennessee 31.1%

Adults without a high school diploma

16.4%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Powells Crossroads 16.4%
Marion County 16.8%
Tennessee 10%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

354
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
2.8%
K–12
81.1%
College / Undergraduate
13.8%
Graduate / Professional
2.3%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

18.1%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Powells Crossroads
18.1%
Marion County
18.1%
Tennessee
36.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Total enrolled (age 3+) 354 5,405 1,593,794
Nursery / preschool 2.8% 5.3% 5.4%
K–12 81.1% 77.5% 70.7%
Kindergarten 0% 5% 5.3%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 19.5% 23.2% 21%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 17.8% 24.8% 21.9%
High School: Grades 9–12 43.8% 24.5% 22.5%
College or graduate school 16.1% 17.2% 24%
College, undergraduate 13.8% 13.9% 18.7%
Graduate, professional school 2.3% 3.3% 5.3%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 18.1% 18.1% 36.1%
School type
Public school 84.7% 86.8% 79.8%
Private school 15.3% 13.2% 20.2%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

987
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
7.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
9.1%
HS graduate
37.8%
Some college no degree
22.6%
Associates degree
9.2%
Bachelors degree
10.8%
Graduate or professional degree
3.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
41.7% · 58.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
57.8% · 42.2%
HS graduate
55% · 45%
Some college no degree
52% · 48%
Associates degree
25.3% · 74.7%
Bachelors degree
45.8% · 54.2%
Graduate or professional degree
19.4% · 80.6%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Population (25+) 987 21,278 4,870,330
Less than 9th grade 7.3% 6% 3.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 9.1% 10.8% 6.3%
High school diploma or GED 37.8% 37.5% 31.2%
Some college, no degree 22.6% 20.5% 19.9%
Associate's degree 9.2% 8.1% 7.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 14% 17.1% 31.1%
Bachelor's degree 10.8% 11.1% 19.4%
Graduate or professional 3.1% 6.1% 11.7%
High School or higher 83.6% 83.2% 90%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$54,100
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$35,795
HS graduate
$49,479
Some college or associates
$61,140
Bachelors degree
$54,432
Graduate or professional degree
$47,813

Poverty Rate

5.8%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
13%
HS graduate
6.2%
Some college or associates
1%
Bachelors degree or higher
5.8%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $54,100 $44,492 $48,058
Less than high school graduate $35,795 $29,332 $31,689
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $49,479 $40,412 $38,347
Some college or associate's degree $61,140 $39,119 $44,566
Bachelor's degree $54,432 $72,993 $61,810
Graduate or professional degree $47,813 $58,449 $76,817
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 13% 29.8% 27.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 6.2% 17% 15.1%
Some college or associate's degree 1% 10.9% 9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 5.8% 2.5% 4.3%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

1,246
residents 16 years and over
Powells Crossroads 1,246
Marion County 24,166
Tennessee 5,686,961

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
52.4%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Powells Crossroads 52.4%
Marion County 50.2%
Tennessee 59.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

39
years ∙ half are younger than 39, half older
Powells Crossroads
39
Marion County
39.7
Tennessee
39.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

57% male
Male 57%
Female 43%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Powells Crossroads 43
Marion County 43.6
Tennessee 47.5

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Powells Crossroads
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Total labor force 674 13,066 3,546,912
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 5.9% 5.4% 4.3%
20 to 24 years 19.3% 8.2% 9.9%
25 to 29 years 10.2% 11% 11.4%
30 to 34 years 7.9% 11% 11.6%
35 to 44 years 11.6% 20.2% 21%
45 to 54 years 18.7% 21% 19.5%
55 to 59 years 9.1% 9.2% 8.9%
60 to 64 years 11.7% 6.9% 7.2%
65 to 74 years 4.7% 5.5% 5.2%
75 years and over 0.9% 1.5% 1%
Gender composition
Male 57% 56.4% 52.5%
Female 43% 43.6% 47.5%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

54.1%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Powells Crossroads
54.1%
Marion County
54.1%
Tennessee
62.4%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

60.3%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
47.6%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Powells Crossroads 47.6%
Marion County 46.4%
Tennessee 57.6%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Powells Crossroads
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 31.7% 50.5% 42.7%
20 to 24 years 97.7% 72.1% 76.3%
25 to 29 years 100% 80.5% 83.7%
30 to 34 years 100% 82.5% 83.4%
35 to 44 years 69.6% 77.2% 82.1%
45 to 54 years 81.8% 71.3% 79.3%
55 to 59 years 71.8% 56.7% 69.9%
60 to 64 years 57.7% 40.5% 56%
65 to 74 years 15.8% 18.8% 25.2%
75 years and over 3.4% 8.4% 7.5%
LFPR by gender
Male 60.3% 62% 67.4%
Female 47.6% 46.4% 57.6%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 54% 53.5% 61%
Black or African American —% 50.3% 65.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 28.9% 64.1%
Asian 75.9% 89.1% 68.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 72.5%
Some Other Race —% 97.3% 69.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 39.4% 56.2% 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 56.9% 86.2% 71.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

3.1%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Powells Crossroads
3.1%
Marion County
7.1%
Tennessee
4.7%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

1.8%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
4.8%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Powells Crossroads 1.8%
Marion County 6%
Tennessee 4.5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Powells Crossroads
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
By age group
16 to 19 years 35% 20% 14.6%
20 to 24 years 2.3% 4.9% 8%
25 to 29 years 5.8% 5.5% 5.5%
30 to 34 years 0% 16.1% 4.7%
35 to 44 years 0% 4.6% 4%
45 to 54 years 0% 6.4% 3.1%
55 to 59 years 0% 4.4% 3.1%
60 to 64 years 0% 2.8% 2.7%
65 to 74 years 0% 3.1% 2.9%
75 years and over 0% 11.9% 2.9%
By gender
Male 1.8% 6% 4.5%
Female 4.8% 8.6% 4.9%
By race, ethnicity
White 3.3% 6.9% 3.8%
Black or African American —% 30.1% 8.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 10.6%
Asian 0% 0% 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 7.6%
Some Other Race —% 0% 5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 2% 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 8.5% 4.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

653
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Powells Crossroads 653
Marion County 12,138
Tennessee 3,362,616
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

74%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Powells Crossroads 74%
Marion County 73%
Tennessee 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Powells Crossroads, TN workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 5 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 20.5%
Other services 12.7%
Construction 11.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 31.6% of 377 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 23.6% of 276 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Powells Crossroads
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Total employed population 653 12,138 3,362,616
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.6% 1% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 11.6% 10.1% 7.1%
Manufacturing 20.5% 18.7% 12.5%
Wholesale trade 0.5% 1.3% 2.2%
Retail trade 7.2% 9.8% 11.6%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 7.7% 5.2% 6.2%
Utilities 0.6% 2% 1%
Information 0% 0.3% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 4.1% 6.7% 4.3%
Real estate and leasing 1.8% 1.2% 1.7%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 2.8% 2.5% 6.2%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 6.3% 4.1% 4.3%
Education and health services
Educational services 5.4% 7.4% 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 10.7% 11.4% 13.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.2% 1.9%
Accommodation and food services 2% 8.1% 7%
Other services 12.7% 5.2% 4.8%
Government 5.5% 4.8% 4.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

80.2% Private
Government 10.6%
Private Employment 80.2%
Self Employed 9.2%
Private employment (%)
Powells Crossroads 80.2%
Marion County 75.9%
Tennessee 76.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

9.2%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 4%
Unincorporated business 5.2%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Powells Crossroads
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Private wage & salary 80.2% 75.9% 76.4%
For-profit company employees 72.7% 69.4% 68.6%
Not-for-profit employees 7.5% 6.5% 7.8%
Self-employed 9.2% 10.5% 9.9%
Incorporated business 4% 2.2% 2.8%
Unincorporated business 5.2% 8.2% 6.9%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 10.6% 13.6% 13.7%
Local government 7.7% 7.2% 7.3%
State government 1.2% 3.1% 3.8%
Federal government 1.7% 3.3% 2.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

10.9% WFH
Work from home 10.9%
Commute to work 89.1%
Working from home (%)
Powells Crossroads 10.9%
Marion County 13.1%
Tennessee 12.9%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

35.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Powells Crossroads 35.4
Marion County 33.9
Tennessee 25.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Powells Crossroads
Employed residents 16+.
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Total employed population 653 12,138 3,362,616
Worked from home 10.9% 13.1% 12.9%
Drove Alone 78.7% 74.5% 75.8%
Carpooled 9.6% 9.1% 8.4%
Public transportation 0.8% 0.9% 0.4%
Walked 0% 0.8% 1.2%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.7% 1.3%
Commuting population 547 10,205 2,887,629
Mean travel time (minutes) 35.4 33.9 25.7
Less than 5 minutes 0.5% 4.8% 2.7%
5 to 14 minutes 10.4% 15.6% 22.3%
15 to 29 minutes 20.7% 24.2% 38.5%
30 to 44 minutes 30.9% 24.6% 21.3%
45 to 59 minutes 30.7% 17.2% 8.1%
60 to 89 minutes 5.1% 10% 5.1%
90 minutes or more 1.6% 3.8% 2%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$55,536
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Powells Crossroads $55,536
Marion County $51,010
Tennessee $54,307
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

78 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Powells Crossroads 78¢
Marion County 76¢
Tennessee 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Powells Crossroads, TN workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$102,847
Workers in Other services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Other services $102,847
Professional and technical services $93,750
Finance and Insurance $64,375
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Other services earn the highest median earnings — $103,194, compared to $60,216 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $64,375, compared to $47,083 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Powells Crossroads
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Median Earnings $55,536 $51,010 $54,307
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $63,542 $47,168
Mining and logging $— $— $72,958
Construction $57,361 $57,891 $52,678
Manufacturing $54,205 $51,106 $54,421
Wholesale trade $— $85,707 $60,267
Retail trade $— $40,242 $42,500
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $37,155 $65,750 $53,146
Utilities $— $84,083 $79,441
Information $— $50,625 $65,413
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $64,375 $63,898 $66,385
Real estate and leasing $— $48,292 $61,869
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $93,750 $92,604 $83,787
Corporate management $— $— $77,185
Administrative and waste services $— $24,524 $43,680
Education and health services
Educational services $46,667 $46,744 $55,323
Health care and social assistance $52,813 $37,112 $55,309
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $— $48,153
Accommodation and food services $— $28,446 $35,319
Other services $102,847 $42,727 $48,442
Government $60,455 $56,563 $60,338
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$60,250
Workers in Local government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Local government $60,250
Federal government $59,583
Nonprofit organization $56,563
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $60,682, compared to $60,216 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $55,313, compared to $47,083 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Powells Crossroads
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $53,833 $51,039 $52,526
Not-for-profit employees $56,563 $50,268 $60,189
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $47,145 $67,151
Unincorporated business $32,813 $41,528 $50,453
Government
Local government $60,250 $46,667 $53,561
State government $— $55,243 $57,873
Federal government $59,583 $97,026 $75,727
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Powells Crossroads, TN workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$102,743
Workers in Transportation occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Transportation $102,743
Business and finance $93,438
Construction and extraction $88,750
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Transportation occupations earn the highest median earnings — $102,743 versus $60,216 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Business and finance occupations earn the highest median earnings — $92,604 versus $47,083 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Powells Crossroads
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Median earnings(Total) $55,536 $51,010 $54,307
Management and business
Management $78,750 $69,766 $83,904
Business and finance $93,438 $62,277 $73,690
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $64,186 $87,794
Architecture and engineering $59,688 $85,568 $92,871
Sciences $— $12,107 $70,171
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $63,500 $53,344
Legal $— $— $108,931
Education, Training and Library $41,250 $55,139 $54,690
Arts, design and media $— $38,986 $60,435
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $80,313 $80,000 $82,722
Health technicians $— $40,893 $49,267
Healthcare support $38,438 $31,549 $35,430
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $24,851 $51,871
Law enforcement $— $36,014 $58,012
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $27,546 $29,574
Building and grounds cleaning $— $37,143 $34,738
Personal care and service $— $36,458 $34,757
Sales and office
Sales $85,833 $49,000 $55,095
Office and Administrative Support $58,295 $45,368 $43,669
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $25,347 $38,504
Construction and extraction $88,750 $58,594 $47,296
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $36,078 $60,500 $56,740
Production and transportation
Production $34,757 $41,821 $45,916
Transportation $102,743 $71,726 $53,735
Material moving $24,688 $42,654 $37,049
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$67,549
Median household income in Powells Crossroads
Median household income (USD)
Powells Crossroads
$67,549
Marion County
$61,824
Tennessee
$69,595
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Powells Crossroads, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$31,616
Per capita income in Powells Crossroads
Per capita income (USD)
Powells Crossroads
$31,616
Marion County
$32,016
Tennessee
$39,437
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Powells Crossroads, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$73,245
Average household income in Powells Crossroads
Avg household income (USD)
Powells Crossroads
$73,245
Marion County
$78,755
Tennessee
$96,820
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Powells Crossroads, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$73,245
Mean household income
$67,549
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Powells Crossroads $5,696
Marion County $16,931
Tennessee $27,225
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Powells Crossroads
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Powells Crossroads and peer geographies.
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Total households 638 11,869 2,824,277
Median household income $67,549 $61,824 $69,595
Mean household income $73,245 $78,755 $96,820
Mean-median gap $5,696 $16,931 $27,225
Family households 444 8,310 1,813,072
Median family income $85,682 $74,534 $87,314
Mean family income $86,310 $91,212 $114,915
Mean-median gap $628 $16,678 $27,601
Non-family households 194 3,559 1,011,205
Median non-family income $31,000 $32,231 $42,377
Mean non-family income $34,599 $43,152 $60,252
Mean-median gap $3,599 $10,921 $17,875
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $31,616 $32,016 $39,437
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

64.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Powells Crossroads
64.9%
Marion County
68%
Tennessee
76.4%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
52.2% of households (333) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $22,318
SSI (disability)
9.1% of households (58) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $12,912
Cash Assistance
0.9% of households (6) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $12,912
SNAP / Food Stamps
6.3% of households (40) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Powells Crossroads
Share of households receiving each income type
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Total households 638 11,869 2,824,277
Wage-based income
With earnings 65% 68% 76%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 52% 42% 33%
Average social security income $22,318 $23,215 $24,229
Retirement income 23% 27% 24%
Average retirement income $24,381 $30,246 $28,521
SSI (Supplemental security) 9% 7% 5%
Average SSI income $12,912 $12,049 $11,770
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 6% 15% 11%
Cash assistance 1% 1% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$85,682
Family households earn $85,682, compared to $31,000 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$67,549
Family households
$85,682
Nonfamily households
$31,000
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$92,188
Married-couple families earn $92,188, compared to $49,875 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$85,682
Married-couple families
$92,188
Other family types
$49,875
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Powells Crossroads
Median household and family income by household size in Powells Crossroads, compared with peer geographies.
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Total households 638 11,869 2,824,277
Household income by size
1-person $30,625 $28,798 $37,130
2-person $66,071 $63,833 $78,825
3-person $101,250 $98,000 $93,812
4-person $95,625 $93,455 $104,412
5-person $— $86,012 $101,214
6-person $— $34,080 $96,722
7-person or more $— $— $101,733
Total families 444 8,310 1,813,072
Family income by size
2-person $67,500 $63,475 $77,660
3-person $— $91,406 $92,037
4-person $120,556 $99,848 $105,327
5-person $— $64,158 $101,121
6-person $— $— $96,475
7-person or more $— $81,375 $98,251
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

40.65%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
5.16%
of all household income
Top 20%
40.65%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 5.16% — meaning the top 20% hold 7.9 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$218,749
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
16.33%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
14.93%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $218,749 and hold 14.93% of all household income — about the same as the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 16.33%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
38.3%
$50K - $100K
36.5%
$100K - $150K
19.4%
$150K - $200K
3%
Over $200K
2.7%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

25.1%
of all households, 160 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Powells Crossroads 25.1%
Marion County 26.9%
Tennessee 33.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Powells Crossroads
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Powells Crossroads, compared with peer geographies.
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Median household income $67,549 $61,824 $69,595
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 3.1% 4.9% 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.4% 6.2% 4%
$15,000 to $24,999 10% 9.1% 7.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 9.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 11.8% 12%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.4% 17.6% 17.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.1% 13.9% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.4% 14.8% 16.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 3% 7.5% 7.7%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 4.6% 9%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 25.8% 29.7% 24%
Share below $75,000 58.7% 59.1% 53.3%
Share above $100,000 25.1% 26.9% 33.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.36
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Powells Crossroads 0.36
Marion County 0.44
Tennessee 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$148,889
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Powells Crossroads
$148,889
Marion County
$187,753
Tennessee
$247,332
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Powells Crossroads
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $29,250 $24,811 $29,690
Lower 20% $51,214 $47,460 $55,069
Middle 20% $80,300 $76,579 $86,589
Upper 20% $107,214 $117,277 $136,546
Top 5% threshold $160,083 $199,227 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $18,907 $13,867 $15,428
Lower 20% $40,915 $35,508 $42,351
Middle 20% $64,647 $61,443 $69,999
Upper 20% $92,868 $95,206 $108,991
Top 20% $148,889 $187,753 $247,332
Top 5% $218,749 $297,360 $451,917
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 5.16% 3.52% 3.19%
Lower 20% 11.17% 9.02% 8.75%
Middle 20% 17.65% 15.6% 14.46%
Upper 20% 25.36% 24.18% 22.51%
Top 20% 40.65% 47.68% 51.09%
Top 5% 14.93% 18.88% 23.34%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Powells Crossroads due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 616 White households (96.6% of all households), the median household income is $66,786.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Powells Crossroads
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Marion County and Tennessee.
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
All Residents $67,549 $61,824 $69,595
White $66,786 $62,671 $74,363
Black or African American $— $— $50,672
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $62,377
Asian $— $— $103,164
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $71,076
Some Other Race $— $46,474 $59,124
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $87,574 $64,783
Hispanic or Latino $— $— $63,799
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

4.5%
4.5% of residents, or 67 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Powells Crossroads
4.5%
Marion County
16.3%
Tennessee
13.8%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Powells Crossroads
0%
Marion County
2.5%
Tennessee
2.7%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Powells Crossroads
0%
Marion County
20.8%
Tennessee
18.8%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

6.1%
6.1% of adults aged 65 and older, or 23 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Powells Crossroads
6.1%
Marion County
12.4%
Tennessee
11%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
Overall poverty rate 4.5% 16.3% 13.8%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 20.8% 18.8%
Under 5 years 0% 24.1% 19.6%
5 to 17 years 0% 19.6% 18.5%
18 to 64 years 5.3% 16.2% 12.7%
18 to 34 years 4.9% 15.9% 15.1%
35 to 64 years 5.5% 16.3% 11.3%
65 years and over 6.1% 12.4% 11%
Poverty by sex
Male 4.5% 14.1% 12.3%
Female 4.5% 18.5% 15.1%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 2.5% 2.7%
Worked part time or part year 2.4% 21.1% 16.7%
Did not work 11.3% 24.1% 22.7%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

6.7%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
6.7%
Family
2.9%
Nonfamily
15.5%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

2.9%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
2.9%
Married-couple
4.1%
Other families
0%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Powells Crossroads
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 2.9% 13.1% 9.8%
Householder under 25 years 0% 25.7% 24.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 15.4% 13.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 6.2% 14.7% 7.5%
Householder 65 years and over 2.2% 7.4% 6.3%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 15.5% 24.9% 20.9%
Householder under 25 years 0% 45.2% 36.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 35.7% 12.9% 13%
Householder 45 to 64 years 16% 28.6% 24.3%
Householder 65 years and over 13.7% 24.3% 20.7%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Powells Crossroads due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
4.7% of White residents, or 67 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Powells Crossroads
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Powells Crossroads and peer geographies.
Powells Crossroads Marion County Tennessee
All Residents 4.5% 16.3% 13.8%
White 4.7% 16.6% 11.2%
Black or African American —% 25% 22.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 25.8%
Asian 0% 0% 8.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 14.6%
Some Other Race —% 2.5% 24.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 9.5% 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 4.3% 21.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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