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Telford

Tennessee · 909 residents · 2.467 sq mi
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Population has fallen 26% since 2019, a loss of 318 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
909
−26%since 2019
from 1,227 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
368 / sq mi
−26%since 2019
from 497 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
−1%since 2019
from 45.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6818309791K1K201020202024Telford
2024731
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,853
+3%since 2019
from $24,032 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 30.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $90,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 83.0% in 2019
13.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,107)
Black2.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(91)
Diversity Score22.5%(276)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(846)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.6%(60)
Diversity Score21.1%(192)
Diversity Score
21
−6%since 2019
from 22 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 75.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
−5%since 2019
from 25.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 80.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Female
47.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Telford, Tennessee?

Telford, Tennessee has about 909 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Telford, Tennessee expensive?

In Telford, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $84,300.

How educated are people in Telford, Tennessee?

About 7.3% 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 13.9% of people in Telford, 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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