Telford, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Telford, Tennessee had a total population of 731, the 343rd largest community in Tennessee, with a median household income of $69,200, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Telford Quick Facts
How Telford Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 875 | 731 | -16.5% |
| Median household income | $70,446 | $69,200 | -1.8% |
| Median home value | $221,300 | $228,600 | +3.3% |
How Telford Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Telford Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in Washington County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesborough | 6,232 | $74,015 | 11.7% | $299,200 |
| Oak Grove (Washington County) | 4,626 | $72,143 | 7.0% | $260,600 |
| Gray | 2,237 | $69,947 | 9.8% | $199,400 |
| Fall Branch | 1,160 | $50,208 | 19.3% | $213,300 |
| Embreeville | 1,062 | N/A | 2.7% | $165,800 |
| Watauga | 644 | $62,917 | 10.9% | $156,900 |
Cities Similar to Telford
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham | 704 | $70,096 | $187,500 | 25.9% | 22.2% |
| Niota | 735 | $61,528 | $156,300 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| Philadelphia | 684 | $68,679 | $105,600 | 8.6% | 13.9% |
| Puryear | 736 | $59,500 | $125,000 | 14.8% | 20.0% |
| Stanton | 704 | $61,618 | $172,900 | 16.2% | 14.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 731, Telford's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Telford is a small community located in Tennessee, within Washington County. The total population is 731. It ranks as the 343rd most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Telford is 54.3 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Telford is $69,200. This is about the same as the state median of $69,595. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Telford. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Telford, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $228,600. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Telford has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.2% vs 7.4%).
Education
18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 90.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Telford, 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 Telford, Tennessee?
Telford, Tennessee has a population of 731 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Telford, TN?
The median household income in Telford is $69,200, which is 14% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Telford, TN?
The ACS sample for Telford recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Telford, Tennessee?
Telford's population is 88.8% White, 0.0% Black, 11.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Telford, TN?
The median home value in Telford is $228,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.
How educated is Telford, Tennessee?
18.2% of adults (25+) in Telford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.