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.
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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.
Continue readingChild and Family Poverty in Tennessee
An estimated 278,000 Tennessee children below the age of 18 live in households with incomes below the poverty line.
Continue readingHow Inflation Affects Tennessee’s State & Local Governments
Inflation raises operating costs at every level of government, but Tennessee’s reliance on sales tax means state revenues may keep up with inflation better than those of local governments.
Continue reading2020 Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage, and Education in Tennessee’s 95 Counties
On average, Middle Tennessee’s urban counties have the state’s highest education and income and the lowest poverty and uninsured rates.
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