CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Unicoi County

Tennessee · 18,313 residents · 186.064 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Johnson City metro area
Compare
The short version

Unicoi County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,387. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,900. With a median age of 44.9, 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 44.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,313
+4%since 2000
from 17,667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 95 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+8%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Unicoi County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,387
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,863 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,540
+32%since 2000
from $15,612 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−41.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+27%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Unicoi County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(17,161)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(342)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(904)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(17,348)
Black0.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(694)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0.8%(137)
Diversity Score11.8%(2,160)
Diversity Score
12
+130%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% 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
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Unicoi County

Cook County
Pop 18,232
Otero County
Pop 17,683
Berrien County
Pop 18,932
Dixie County
Pop 18,038
Places similar to Unicoi County
Head to head

Compare Unicoi County to nearby counties

UNICOI COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$62,809+83%
Home value$249,000+123%
Population141,199+691%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
UNICOI COUNTY VS
Mitchell County
Income$57,602+68%
Home value$220,100+97%
Population15,062−16%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
UNICOI COUNTY VS
Yancey County
Income$58,709+71%
Home value$243,100+117%
Population19,084+7%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
UNICOI COUNTY VS
Carter County
Income$50,135+46%
Home value$168,200+50%
Population57,361+221%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Unicoi County, Tennessee?

Unicoi County, Tennessee has about 18,313 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unicoi County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Unicoi County, Tennessee earns about $34,387 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Unicoi County, Tennessee expensive?

In Unicoi County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $111,900, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Unicoi County, Tennessee?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Unicoi County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Unicoi County, Tennessee?

About 18.8% of people in Unicoi County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Unicoi County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Unicoi County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,764 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

4 census tracts
Census Tract 802Census Tract 803Census Tract 804Census Tract 801
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 37650ZIP 37692ZIP 37657
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Tennessee
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →