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CITY · 2010 ACS

Unicoi

Tennessee · 3,632 residents · 16.19 sq mi
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Unicoi has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,172. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,632
+3%since 2000
from 3,519 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+13%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K2000201020202024Unicoi
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,172
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,483 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,505
+42%since 2000
from $15,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+20%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(3,415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(78)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(209)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(3,405)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(166)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other1.1%(40)
Diversity Score15.3%(557)
Diversity Score
15
+158%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unicoi, Tennessee?

Unicoi, Tennessee has about 3,632 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unicoi, Tennessee?

The typical household in Unicoi, Tennessee earns about $45,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Unicoi, Tennessee expensive?

In Unicoi, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $163,700, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Unicoi, Tennessee?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Unicoi, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Unicoi, Tennessee?

About 13.7% of people in Unicoi, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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