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Cosby

Tennessee · 807 residents · 5.533 sq mi
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Cosby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,645. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

807
+9%vs 2021
vs 742 in 2021
2020 – 2024
146 / sq mi
+9%vs 2021
vs 134 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
53.6
−1%vs 2021
vs 53.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
49257866475083620202024Cosby
2024779
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,645
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $46,071 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$21,345
−16%vs 2021
vs $25,292 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
−7.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
23.6%
+13.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$114,200
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2023
79.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.3% in 2021
20.4% rent
3.1
2020 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(691)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(51)
Diversity Score16%(119)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(748)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other8.7%(70)
Diversity Score24.1%(194)
24
+50%vs 2021
vs 16 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.0%
+5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
19.2%
+8.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.1 min
−17%vs 2021
vs 49.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
82.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.1%
+7.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
51.1%
−4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
30.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.2%
−7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.8% in 2021
59.8%
+7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.2% in 2021
0.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
15.5%
+7.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cosby, Tennessee?

Cosby, Tennessee has about 807 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cosby, Tennessee?

The typical household in Cosby, Tennessee earns about $36,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cosby, Tennessee expensive?

In Cosby, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $114,200.

How educated are people in Cosby, Tennessee?

About 29.0% 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 23.6% 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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