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Cosby

Tennessee · 779 residents · 5.533 sq mi
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Cosby is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,563. Population has grown 50% since 2023. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
779
+50%since 2023
from 521 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
+50%since 2023
from 94 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
−39%since 2023
from 55.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
49257866475083620202024Cosby
2024779
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,563
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,697
+17%since 2023
from $25,353 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−23%since 2023
from 0.401 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(779)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.6 min
−1%since 2023
from 53.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
Female
58.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cosby, Tennessee?

Cosby, Tennessee has about 779 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cosby, Tennessee?

The typical household in Cosby, Tennessee earns about $91,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cosby, Tennessee?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cosby, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cosby, Tennessee?

About 12.3% of people in Cosby, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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