Tennessee ranks 36th in overall child well-being, according to the 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report analyzing recent data on how kids across the country are faring.
Continue reading2022 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage, and Education in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Tennessee’s 95 counties continued to experience large differences in income levels, poverty rates, educational attainment, and health insurance status in 2018-2022.
Continue readingChildcare in Tennessee
Childcare is vital infrastructure for Tennessee’s long-term economic success. Childcare enables parents to pursue employment opportunities that fuel the state’s economic growth and stability.
Continue reading2022 Census Data on Income & Poverty in Tennessee
Tennessee saw continued increases in income in 2022 while poverty rates held steady. Median household income in the state reached $65,200 last year, meaning half of households had less income and half had more.
Continue readingDebt Collection Lawsuits in Davidson and Shelby Counties, TN
We analyzed how creditors use courts to collect consumer debt in each county, the kinds of debts most likely to end up in court, and who is most affected in Davidson and Shelby counties.
Continue readingDebt Collection Lawsuits in Shelby County, TN
About 158,600 debt collection cases were filed in Shelby County civil courts between 2016 and March 2023 — 60% of which were by debt collectors and medical providers.
Continue readingDebt Collection Lawsuits in Davidson County, TN
About 112,000 debt collection cases were filed in Davidson County civil courts between 2016 and March 2023 — two-thirds of which were by high-interest lenders and debt collectors.
Continue reading3rd Grade Reading, Child Poverty, and Economic Mobility in Tennessee
A child’s reading skills by the end of 3rd grade influence their odds of success in school and beyond — which means these gaps are important for understanding lifelong success.
Continue reading2021 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage, and Education in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
Tennessee’s 95 counties continue to experience differences in income level, poverty rates, health insurance status, and educational attainment.
Continue reading2021 Census Data on Income & Poverty in Tennessee
Tennessee saw continued improvements in measures of poverty and median household income last year.
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