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Tellico

Tennessee · 7,311 residents · 7.456 sq mi
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Tellico is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,365. Population has grown 29% since 2019. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $406,800. With a median age of 70.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 70.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,311
+29%since 2019
from 5,671 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
70.5
−2%since 2019
from 71.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K201020202024Tellico
20247K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 50.6%(42)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.5%(38)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 140.6%(43)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 191.2%(86)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.2%(85)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 341.6%(120)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 442.2%(158)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 545.3%(390)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.3%(1,266)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7437.7%(2,754)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8426.3%(1,923)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over5.6%(406)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,365
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $76,149 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,371
+4%since 2019
from $51,126 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance17.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services12.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $382,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,139
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 94.0% in 2019
6.8% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+5%since 2019
from 5.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(5,608)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(7,017)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(96)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German29.3%(1,559)
English18.1%(963)
American12.5%(665)
Irish11.7%(622)
Polish8.5%(450)
Italian6.4%(340)
French4.4%(235)
Scotch-Irish3.2%(171)
Scottish2.5%(135)
Norwegian1.8%(93)
Swedish1.6%(83)
Greek1.2%(66)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.9%(46)
British0.8%(42)
Canadian0.7%(37)
Slovak0.6%(31)
Danish0.6%(30)
Croatian0.4%(23)
Serbian0.4%(21)
Welsh0.4%(19)
Belgian0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 98.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
−14%since 2019
from 36.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
11.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
Female
49.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
Foreign born
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married5.2%(184)
Married83.8%(2,967)
Widowed5.8%(207)
Divorced5.2%(184)
Women 15+
Never married3.6%(130)
Married77.3%(2,826)
Widowed12.6%(460)
Divorced6.6%(240)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tellico, Tennessee?

Tellico, Tennessee has about 7,311 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tellico, Tennessee?

The typical household in Tellico, Tennessee earns about $77,365 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 $406,800, and the typical rent is about $2,139 a month.

How educated are people in Tellico, Tennessee?

About 55.2% 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 4.6% 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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