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Tellico Plains

Tennessee · 880 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 $20,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,300. The poverty rate of 42.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
880
+2%since 2000
from 859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
451 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+3%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6438159881K1K1990201020202024Tellico Plains
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,313
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,082
−1%since 2000
from $13,234 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$330
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+76%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(825)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(40)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(848)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score5.7%(50)
Diversity Score
6
+22%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tellico Plains, Tennessee?

Tellico Plains, Tennessee has about 880 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tellico Plains, Tennessee earns about $20,313 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 $90,300, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Tellico Plains, Tennessee?

About 7.7% 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 42.4% 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 170 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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