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Rocky Top

Tennessee · 1,681 residents (2025 est.) · 1.619 sq mi
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Rocky Top has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,868. Population has declined 12% since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $149,100. At a median age of 27.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,607
−12%since 2023
from 1,830 in 2023
2020 – 2025
Population density
993 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
27.4
−9%since 2023
from 30.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,681 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2020 – 2024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,868
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $30,119 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,493
+7%since 2023
from $18,150 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
−1%since 2023
from 0.514 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing18.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $697 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
68.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+22%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,611)
Black2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian3.1%(56)
Other6.3%(115)
Diversity Score27.5%(503)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,401)
Black2.8%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(25)
Asian2.6%(41)
Other5.9%(95)
Diversity Score29.3%(472)
Diversity Score
29
+7%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+9%since 2023
from 21.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Female
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocky Top, Tennessee?

Rocky Top, Tennessee has about 1,607 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocky Top, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rocky Top, Tennessee earns about $32,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocky Top, Tennessee expensive?

In Rocky Top, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $149,100, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Rocky Top, Tennessee?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rocky Top, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocky Top, Tennessee?

About 36.6% of people in Rocky Top, 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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