Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Jellico, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,855

Median Agei

50.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.2%1,636

Two or More

7.4%137

Black

4.4%82

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%56

High School Diploma

37.5%578

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%75

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%191

Associate's Degree

9.1%140

Bachelor's Degree

11%169

Master's Degree

3.8%59

Professional Degree

1.1%17

HS or Higher

83.4%

BA or Higher

15.9%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,300

Median Renti

$440

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.9%544

Renter-Occupied

45.1%447

Total Units

1,134

Homeownership

54.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

25.4%138

$50K–$100K

19.3%105

$100K–$150K

10.8%59

$150K–$200K

19.7%107

$200K–$300K

22.6%123

$300K–$500K

2.2%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

220

$500–$750

121

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

3.5%40

2000–2009

6.8%77

1990–1999

15.8%179

1980–1989

18.7%212

1970–1979

15.2%172

1960–1969

11.7%133

1950–1959

7.1%81

1940–1949

10.8%123

1939 or earlier

10.3%117

Heating Fuel

Electricity

78.9%782

Utility Gas

15.7%156

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%26

Wood

2%20

Other

0.7%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,467

Mean Household Incomei

$49,491

Per Capita Incomei

$26,787

Poverty Ratei

26.2%

Unemploymenti

13.1%

Labor Forcei

733

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.7%146

$10K–$15K

11.2%111

$15K–$20K

5.9%58

$20K–$25K

9.3%92

$25K–$30K

2.8%28

$30K–$35K

3.1%31

$35K–$40K

1.6%16

$40K–$45K

2.3%23

$45K–$50K

3.6%36

$50K–$60K

8.7%86

$60K–$75K

5.2%52

$75K–$100K

23.2%230

$100K–$125K

5.3%53

$125K–$150K

0.5%5

$150K–$200K

1.7%17

$200K+

0.7%7

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

246

Residentsi

415

Avg. Tenant Renti

$308/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing122 homes99% occupied$399/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Project Based Section 8124 homes98% occupied$219/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,467/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

76.1%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

14.5%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

5.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $33K/yr

3.5%

Who Receives This Housing

65.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2% of subsidized households are minority

53.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

632

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

637

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

185(11.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.1%Insured

20.9%Uninsured