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Tellico Plains

Tennessee · 859 residents · 1.952 sq mi
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Tellico Plains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,750. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,400. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

859
+21%since 1990
from 710 in 1990
1990 – 2025
440 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 364 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.0
+1%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6438159881K1K1990201020202024Tellico Plains
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,904 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,234
+85%since 1990
from $7,141 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$305
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
56.5%
−13.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
43.5% rent
2.5
+13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(708)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.4%(24)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(825)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.7%(40)
5
+36%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.9%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 42.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−13%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tellico Plains, Tennessee?

Tellico Plains, Tennessee has about 859 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tellico Plains, Tennessee?

The typical household in Tellico Plains, Tennessee earns about $18,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tellico Plains, Tennessee expensive?

In Tellico Plains, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $47,400, and the typical rent is about $305 a month.

How educated are people in Tellico Plains, Tennessee?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tellico Plains, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tellico Plains, Tennessee?

About 24.4% of people in Tellico Plains, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tellico Plains, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Tellico Plains, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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