Powell, TN Demographics
What is the population of Powell?
There are 13,991 residents in Powell, with a median age of 39.6. Of this, 43.91% are males and 56.09% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.26% of the resident pool in Powell, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.11%. Additionally, 1.63% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 12,670 people in Powell currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 13,991 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 6,143 | -1.1% |
| Female Population | 7,848 | 2.7% |
Male Population 43.91%
Female Population 56.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.6 | 5.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 13,328 | 0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 435 | 66.0% |
| Not Citizen | 228 | -16.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.26%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.11%
Not Citizen 1.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 40 | 263.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 517 | -40.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 261 | -6.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 432 | 19.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 12,670 | 4.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.29%
Moved from Same County 3.71%
Moved from Same State 1.88%
Moved from Different State 3.1%
Same House as Last Year 91.02%
What are the employment statistics in Powell?
White-collar workers make up 78.4% of the working population in Powell, while blue-collar employees account for 21.6%. There are also 480 entrepreneurs in Powell (6.79% of the workforce); 5,433 workers employed in private companies (76.86%); and 840 people working in governmental institutions (11.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,542 | -7.8% |
| Blue Collar | 1,527 | 10.7% |
White Collar 78.4%
Blue Collar 21.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 480 | -25.6% |
| Private Companies | 5,433 | 0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 840 | -10.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 316 | -24.8% |
Self Employees 6.79%
Private Companies 76.86%
Governmental Workers 11.88%
Not for Profit Companies 4.47%
How many households are there in Powell?
There are a total of 5,198 households in Powell, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.49% of these Powell households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.51%. Additionally, 31.34% of households have children and 68.66% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,198 | 1.5% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 3,456 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,742 | 4.3% |
Family Households 66.49%
Non-Family Households 33.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,629 | -5.0% |
| Households without Children | 3,569 | 4.8% |
Households with Children 31.34%
Households without Children 68.66%
What are the median and average incomes in Powell?
The average annual household income in Powell is $86,849, while the median household income sits at $75,585 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $90,123, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $96,571.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $86,849 | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income | $75,585 | 1.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 14 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 12,575 | 0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Powell?
There are 5,430 housing units in Powell, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1991. Of the 5,198 occupied housing units in Powell, 76.74% are owner-occupied, while 23.26% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.6% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $241,000. In general, housing costs reach $986 per month in Powell.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,430 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1991 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 39 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 171 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 193 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 626 | -8.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 775 | -13.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 777 | 18.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,183 | 17.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,165 | -6.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 501 | 2.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,198 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,989 | 3.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,209 | -4.2% |
Owner Occupied 76.74%
Renter Occupied 23.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,497 | 1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,492 | 6.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $241,000 | 18.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $220,500 | 19.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $986 | 0.9% |
With Mortgage 62.6%
Without Mortgage 37.4%
What is the level of education in Powell?
Approximately 38.79% of the population in Powell holds a high school degree (that's 4,286 residents), while 23.44% have attained a college certificate (3,203 locals) and 16.91% have a bachelor's degree (1,869 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 127 | -7.3% |
| Some High School | 4,286 | 16.9% |
| Some College | 3,203 | -2.1% |
| Associate Degree | 1,414 | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,869 | -10.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 764 | -8.0% |
No High School 1.15%
Some High School 38.79%
Some College 23.44%
Associate Degree 12.8%
Bachelor's Degree 16.91%
Graduate Degree 6.91%
What is the marital status of Powell residents?
A total of 3,572 people in Powell have never been married (which represents 30.61% of the total population), while 6,160 of them are wedded (52.79%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 180 (1.54%) and 1,242 (10.64%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,572 | 1.6% |
| Married | 6,160 | 2.2% |
| Separated | 180 | 47.5% |
| Widowed | 694 | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 1,242 | 1,242.0% |
Never Married 30.61%
Married 52.79%
Separated 1.54%
Widowed 5.95%
Divorced 10.64%
What are the most common means of transportation in Powell?
The top three means of transportation people in Powell use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 6,182 residents commute by car, 59 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 38 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,182 | -6.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 59 | 18.0% |
| Bicycle | 19 | 18.8% |
| Motorcycle | 15 | 15.4% |
| Walk | 38 | 81.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Powell by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.