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Whitwell

Tennessee · 1,641 residents · 3.509 sq mi
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Whitwell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,357. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
1,641
−1%since 2000
from 1,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+1%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Whitwell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,357
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,157
+90%since 2000
from $13,249 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,613)
Black2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(108)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,489)
Black1.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(58)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.3%(21)
Diversity Score15.7%(257)
Diversity Score
16
+142%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+30.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitwell, Tennessee?

Whitwell, Tennessee has about 1,641 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitwell, Tennessee?

The typical household in Whitwell, Tennessee earns about $58,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitwell, Tennessee expensive?

In Whitwell, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $103,300, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Whitwell, Tennessee?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Whitwell, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitwell, Tennessee?

About 17.4% of people in Whitwell, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitwell, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitwell, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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