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Jellico

Tennessee · 2,126 residents (2025 est.) · 6.219 sq mi
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Jellico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,467. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 593 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $127,300. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,855
−24%since 2000
from 2,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.4
+21%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,126 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jellico
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,467
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,303 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,787
+131%since 2000
from $11,587 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
−6%since 2010
from 0.474 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,300
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+49%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,350)
Black2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(180)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,636)
Black4.4%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(137)
Diversity Score26.8%(498)
Diversity Score
27
+265%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
14.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 38.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 32.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 48.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jellico, Tennessee?

Jellico, Tennessee has about 1,855 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jellico, Tennessee?

The typical household in Jellico, Tennessee earns about $41,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jellico, Tennessee expensive?

In Jellico, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $127,300, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Jellico, Tennessee?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Jellico, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jellico, Tennessee?

About 27.7% of people in Jellico, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jellico, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Jellico, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 615 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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