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Tusculum, TN


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Tusculum, Tennessee

The population of Tusculum is 2,004.

The People and Families of Tusculum

In Tusculum, about 43% of adults are married. Tusculum, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tusculum had a median family income of $50,074. Tusculum 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 Tusculum.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Tusculum.

Tusculum Housing

Of the housing in Tusculum, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.

Commuting

In Tusculum, 86% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Tusculum makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyTusculum Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyTusculum Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Tusculum Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Tusculum People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Tusculum Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Tusculum Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Tusculum Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Tusculum, TN

Comparing Tusculum 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Affordability of Rents65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime79
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