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Bartlett, Tennessee


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Bartlett, Tennessee

Bartlett, Tennessee is 10 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Shelby county. The city is part of the Memphis metro area. The population of Bartlett is 40,543.

The People and Families of Bartlett

In Bartlett, about 71% of adults are married. Bartlett, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bartlett had a median family income of $69,962. Bartlett is one of the richer cities in Tennessee. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Bartlett. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Bartlett political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,025. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Bartlett Housing

Of the housing in Bartlett, approximately 92% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Bartlett than most places in Tennessee.

Commuting

In Bartlett, 96% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Of Note

High Points

Bartlett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBartlett People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBartlett Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBartlett Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Bartlett College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Bartlett Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Bartlett Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Bartlett Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bartlett, TN

Comparing Bartlett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population74
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Female Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men49
Senior Citizens31
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work18
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes71
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime76

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