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Townsend

Tennessee · 448 residents · 1.993 sq mi
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Townsend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,717. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2000. Median home value is $173,500. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

448
+84%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
225 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
55.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 55.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1863615377128881990201020202024Townsend
2024701
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,717
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$24,934
+15%since 2000
from $21,647 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$173,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$615
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $853
28.8%
−51.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
20.9% rent
31.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
34.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.6
+10%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(429)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.2%(6)
Diversity Score6.4%(29)
6
+213%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−7%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
55.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
31.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
11.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

27.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
27.5%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

44.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
55.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
23.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Townsend, Tennessee?

Townsend, Tennessee has about 448 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Townsend, Tennessee?

The typical household in Townsend, Tennessee earns about $37,717 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Townsend, Tennessee expensive?

In Townsend, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $173,500, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Townsend, Tennessee?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Townsend, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Townsend, Tennessee?

About 5.2% of people in Townsend, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Townsend, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Townsend, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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