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Tellico Plains

Tennessee · 762 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 $31,827. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
762
−11%since 2000
from 859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
390 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+15%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6438159881K1K1990201020202024Tellico Plains
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,827
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,511
+25%since 2000
from $13,234 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$404
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
46.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(717)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.4%(26)
Diversity Score13.7%(105)
Diversity Score
14
+194%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 21.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tellico Plains, Tennessee?

Tellico Plains, Tennessee has about 762 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tellico Plains, Tennessee earns about $31,827 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 $113,200, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Tellico Plains, Tennessee?

About 13.2% 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 41.3% 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 52 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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