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Tellico

Tennessee · 7,414 residents · 7.456 sq mi
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Tellico is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $517,200. With a median age of 70.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

7,414
+7%since 2023
from 6,901 in 2023
2010 – 2024
994 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 926 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
70.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 70.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5K6K6K7K8K201020202024Tellico
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$106,875
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $98,214 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$65,673
−4%since 2023
from $68,619 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.362
−9%since 2023
from 0.398 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$517,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $484,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,038
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,020 in 2023
US average: $1,442
95.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
4.2% rent
8.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
14.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.8
−2%since 2023
from 4.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95%(6,558)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(199)
Asian0.7%(48)
Other1.2%(85)
Diversity Score12%(827)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(7,101)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(167)
Asian0.8%(58)
Other1.1%(78)
Diversity Score10.2%(760)
10
−15%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
23.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
−9%since 2023
from 28.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
64.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
22.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
20.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
48.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
50.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tellico, Tennessee?

Tellico, Tennessee has about 7,414 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tellico, Tennessee?

The typical household in Tellico, Tennessee earns about $106,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tellico, Tennessee expensive?

In Tellico, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $517,200, and the typical rent is about $2,038 a month.

How educated are people in Tellico, Tennessee?

About 56.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tellico, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tellico, Tennessee?

About 3.3% of people in Tellico, 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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