Unicoi County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47171 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,756 | — | #1,997 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,218 | -30.5% | #2,647 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #495 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $189,600 | -32.7% | #1,523 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $750 | -35.5% | #2,478 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | +13.6% | #1,819 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Unicoi County has a population of 17,756, making it the #1,997 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Unicoi County is $52,218, ranking #2,647 out of 3,222 counties — 30.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.3% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Unicoi County is $189,600 (-32.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $750/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.9%.
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91.8% of residents in Unicoi County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Unicoi County, Tennessee
Unicoi County, Tennessee has a total population of 17,756, making it the 1,997th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Unicoi County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Unicoi County is $52,218, which ranks #2,647 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Unicoi County is $189,600, 32.7% below the national median. Renters in Unicoi County pay a median gross rent of $750 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Unicoi County, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.0 min.
Unicoi County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
All data for Unicoi County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.