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Unicoi

Tennessee · 3,833 residents · 16.19 sq mi
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Unicoi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,642. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,800. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,833
+9%since 2000
from 3,519 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
237 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+17%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K2000201020202024Unicoi
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,642
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,483 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,320
+60%since 2000
from $15,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,377)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(318)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other2.3%(88)
Diversity Score25%(959)
Diversity Score
25
+322%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+124%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unicoi, Tennessee?

Unicoi, Tennessee has about 3,833 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unicoi, Tennessee?

The typical household in Unicoi, Tennessee earns about $42,642 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 $167,800, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Unicoi, Tennessee?

About 20.7% 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 15.9% of people in Unicoi, 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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