Demographics & People — Jellico, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,821 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
| Median Age | 50.4 |
| Total Households | 988 |
| Family Households | 523 |
| Average Household Size | 1.74 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1066 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,570 |
| Black or African American | 94 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 796 |
| Other groups | 452 |
| American | 236 |
| German | 129 |
| English | 108 |
| Scotch-Irish | 95 |
| Irish | 92 |
| Scottish | 44 |
| European | 31 |
| Dutch | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 1,749 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 1,775 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 173 |
| Population 18+ | 1,608 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jellico, Tennessee.