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CITY · 2010 ACS

Telford

Tennessee · 921 residents · 2.467 sq mi
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Telford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,207. Population has grown 19% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
921
+19%vs 2011
vs 772 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
373 / sq mi
+19%vs 2011
vs 313 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+3%vs 2011
vs 37.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6818309791K1K201020202024Telford
2024731
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,207
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,913 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,804
+1%vs 2011
vs $17,696 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
+9%vs 2011
vs 0.334 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $99,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−31.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.5% in 2011
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+18.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+20%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(748)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(24)
Diversity Score7.5%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(892)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(30)
Diversity Score13%(120)
Diversity Score
13
+73%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 22.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.1%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
+9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.4% in 2011
Female
50.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.0%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Telford, Tennessee?

Telford, Tennessee has about 921 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Telford, Tennessee?

The typical household in Telford, Tennessee earns about $36,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Telford, Tennessee expensive?

In Telford, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $94,000.

How educated are people in Telford, Tennessee?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Telford, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Telford, Tennessee?

About 12.5% of people in Telford, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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