Puryear, TN

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2023 Population

761

7.2% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

44.1

8.62% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.5%

27.9% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$54,083

26.2% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$106,900

14.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

360

18.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Puryear, TN had a population of 761 people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $54,083. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Puryear, TN declined from 820 to 761, a −7.2% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,857 to $54,083, a 26.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Puryear, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.7%), Other (Hispanic) (6.04%), White (Hispanic) (2.76%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.97%).

None of the households in Puryear, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Puryear, TN are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Puryear, TN was $106,900, and the homeownership rate was 83.1%.

Most people in Puryear, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Puryear, TN was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Puryear, TN is home to a population of 761 people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.55% of Puryear, TN residents were born outside of the country (27 people).

In 2023, there were 14.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (660 people) in Puryear, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46 Other (Hispanic) and 21 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2023 Citizenship

95.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.5% of Puryear, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Puryear, TN was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Puryear, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Puryear, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
660 ± 172
Other (Hispanic)
46 ± 79
White (Hispanic)
21 ± 35

8.8%

Hispanic Population

67 people

8.8% of the people in Puryear, TN are hispanic (67 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Puryear, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

3.55%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

27 people

4.63%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

38 people

As of 2023, 3.55% of Puryear, TN residents (27 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Puryear, TN was 4.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Puryear, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
23 ± 24
Gulf War (2001-)
19 ± 22
Vietnam
16 ± 23

Puryear, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Puryear, TN employs 360 people. The largest industries in Puryear, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (83 people), Retail Trade (74 people), and Manufacturing (36 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,000), Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,375), and Manufacturing ($51,111).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

360

2023 Value

± 109

18.8%

1 Year growth

± 37.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Puryear, TN grew at a rate of 18.8%, from 303 employees to 360 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Puryear, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (66 people), Sales & Related Occupations (44 people), and Management Occupations (40 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Puryear, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

360

2023 Value

± 109

18.8%

1 Year growth

± 37.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Puryear, TN grew at a rate of 18.8%, from 303 employees to 360 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Puryear, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (83 people), Retail Trade (74 people), and Manufacturing (36 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Puryear, TN, though some of these residents may live in Puryear, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,042

Median earning men ± $21,083

$29,013

Median earning women ± $3,886

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,212), Manufacturing ($51,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($38,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($51,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,500), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($37,813).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Puryear, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Puryear, TN was $106,900 in 2023, which is 0.352 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $93,500 to $106,900, a 14.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Puryear, TN is 83.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Puryear, TN have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Puryear, TN is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$106,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$30,862

$250

Median Property Taxes

±$69

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Puryear, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Puryear, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.1%

Homeownership

2023

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 83.1% of the housing units in Puryear, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Puryear, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9691

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Puryear, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,083

Median Household Income

± $6,354

301

Number of Households

± 65

In 2023, the median household income of the 301 households in Puryear, TN grew to $54,083 from the previous year's value of $42,857.

The following chart displays the households in Puryear, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Puryear, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78%)
Carpooled (16%)
Worked At Home (6%)

In 2023, 78% of workers in Puryear, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16%) and those who worked at home (6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Puryear, TN have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Puryear, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Puryear, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Puryear, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Puryear, TN have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Puryear, TN (135 out of 730 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Puryear, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.1% of the population of Puryear, TN has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 0.959% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Henry County, TN see 1526 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.81% increase from the previous year (1470 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1791 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 529 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,526 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Henry County, TN

Primary care physicians in Henry County, TN see an average of 1,526 patients per year. This represents a 3.81% increase from the previous year (1,470 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Henry County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.2% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 47.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.9%

Uninsured

39.7%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

0.959%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Puryear, TN grew by 16.5% from 11.1% to 12.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Puryear, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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