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CITY · 2010 ACS

Tellico

Tennessee · 5,791 residents · 7.456 sq mi
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Tellico is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,118. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $356,500. With a median age of 67.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 71% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 67.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,791
+6%vs 2011
vs 5,438 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
777 / sq mi
+6%vs 2011
vs 729 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
67.0
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 67.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K201020202024Tellico
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,118
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $73,915 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,090
+2%vs 2011
vs $43,049 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.346 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $363,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,429 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−42.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.1% in 2011
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
−2%vs 2011
vs 4.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(5,400)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0.3%(18)
Diversity Score1.7%(95)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(5,695)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(28)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0.3%(15)
Diversity Score3.4%(196)
Diversity Score
3
+95%vs 2011
vs 2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 99.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 33.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 48.9% in 2011
Female
51.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
28.3%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tellico, Tennessee?

Tellico, Tennessee has about 5,791 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tellico, Tennessee?

The typical household in Tellico, Tennessee earns about $74,118 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 $356,500, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in Tellico, Tennessee?

About 52.3% 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 2.2% of people in Tellico, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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