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Parrottsville

Tennessee · 228 residents (2025 est.) · 0.741 sq mi
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Parrottsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,452. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 17% 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 $134,400. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
374
+81%since 2000
from 207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
505 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 279 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+20%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:228 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
911682463234001990201020202024Parrottsville
2024374
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,452
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,237
+96%since 2000
from $13,409 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
+7%since 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
58.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.5%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+66%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(195)
Black4.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(340)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(20)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other1.9%(7)
Diversity Score21.3%(80)
Diversity Score
21
+83%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2013
from 68.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+43.1 ptssince 2017
from 43.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parrottsville, Tennessee?

Parrottsville, Tennessee has about 374 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parrottsville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Parrottsville, Tennessee earns about $48,452 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parrottsville, Tennessee expensive?

In Parrottsville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Parrottsville, Tennessee?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Parrottsville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parrottsville, Tennessee?

About 28.2% of people in Parrottsville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parrottsville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Parrottsville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 257 residents, a change of about 220 percent over that period.

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

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