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Jellico

Tennessee · 2,154 residents · 6.219 sq mi
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Jellico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,400. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,154
−12%since 2000
from 2,448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
346 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 394 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+13%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Jellico
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,303 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,214
+74%since 2000
from $11,587 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+78%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,043)
Black1.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other6.2%(134)
Diversity Score18.7%(403)
Diversity Score
19
+154%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 38.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jellico, Tennessee?

Jellico, Tennessee has about 2,154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jellico, Tennessee?

The typical household in Jellico, Tennessee earns about $23,750 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 $87,400, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Jellico, Tennessee?

About 16.0% 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 32.9% 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 316 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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