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Estill Springs

Tennessee · 2,692 residents (2025 est.) · 4.249 sq mi
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Estill Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,205. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,000. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,695
+25%since 2000
from 2,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 506 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+21%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,692 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Estill Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,205
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,365 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,862
+65%since 2000
from $18,757 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−7%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+75%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(2,095)
Black0.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(29)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(119)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,568)
Black1.8%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(34)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.3%(35)
Diversity Score11.4%(308)
Diversity Score
11
+107%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estill Springs, Tennessee?

Estill Springs, Tennessee has about 2,695 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Estill Springs, Tennessee?

The typical household in Estill Springs, Tennessee earns about $59,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Estill Springs, Tennessee expensive?

In Estill Springs, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $204,000, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Estill Springs, Tennessee?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Estill Springs, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Estill Springs, Tennessee?

About 13.6% of people in Estill Springs, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Estill Springs, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Estill Springs, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,283 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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