Jellico, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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High PovertyPoverty rate of 27.7% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Jellico, Tennessee had a total population of 1,855, the 232nd largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $41,467, which is 40% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 27.7%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 40% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (27.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Unemployment rate of 13.1% is notably above the national average.

Jellico Quick Facts

Population 1,85590% MOE ±375

Median Household Income $41,46790% MOE ±$19,329

Median Home Value $127,30090% MOE ±$59,916

Poverty Rate 27.7%90% MOE ±10.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 13.1%90% MOE ±10.6 pts

Median Age 50.4 years90% MOE ±9.7 years

Homeownership Rate 54.9%90% MOE ±12.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%90% MOE ±8.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.4%

Diversity Index 21/100

Population 1,855 232nd of 502

Median Income $41,467 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 27.7% 122% higher than national

Median Home Value $127,300 bottom 20%

How Jellico Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,170	1,855	No clear change (-14.5%)
Median household income	$25,845	$41,467	No clear change (+60.4%)
Median home value¹	$109,410	$127,300	No clear change (+16.4%)
Median gross rent	$566	$440	No clear change (-22.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Jellico Compares

Median Household Income

Jellico

$41,467

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Jellico

$127,300

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 41.1%

$25K-$50K 13.5%

$50K-$100K 37.1%

$100K+ 8.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

14.7%

$10K-$15K

11.2%

$15K-$20K

5.9%

$20K-$25K

9.3%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

1.6%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

5.3%

$75K-$100K

23.2%

$100K-$125K

5.3%

$125K-$150K

0.5%

$150K-$200K

1.7%

$200K+

0.7%

Employment

13.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

43.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 54.9%

Renter 45.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $440/mo 12.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

10.3%

18-34

23.0%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

25.7%

75+

16.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Jellico Rankings in Tennessee

#232 Population of 502

#391 Median Income of 453

#267 Education of 502

#388 Home Value of 464

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Other Cities in Campbell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
La Follette	7,273	$37,581	28.2%	$138,900
Jacksboro	2,650	$68,750	12.7%	$236,500
Caryville	2,073	$56,394	18.4%	$200,500
Fincastle	1,374	$51,591	18.6%	$215,300

Cities Similar to Jellico

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Decatur	1,898	$42,578	$220,900	11.2%	34.3%
Hampton	1,883	$39,028	$98,200	10.7%	19.9%
Central	1,938	$37,444	$151,800	15.6%	11.7%
Cowan	1,934	$46,406	$174,500	13.3%	30.8%
Halls (Lauderdale County)	2,034	$43,750	$137,200	9.0%	16.6%

Population Overview

Jellico is a small community located in Tennessee, within Campbell County. The total population is 1,855. It ranks as the 232nd most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jellico is 50.4 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. Only 10.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jellico is $41,467. This is 40% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.7%. This is 101% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 13.1%. This is 180% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $127,300. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Jellico has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Jellico, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Jellico, Tennessee?

Jellico, Tennessee has a population of 1,855 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Jellico, TN?

The median household income in Jellico is $41,467, which is 49% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Jellico, TN?

The poverty rate in Jellico is 27.7%. This means approximately 486 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Jellico, Tennessee?

Jellico's population is 88.2% White, 4.4% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Jellico, TN?

The median home value in Jellico is $127,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Jellico, Tennessee?

15.9% of adults (25+) in Jellico hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.