Demographics & People — Whitwell, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,863 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
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| Median Age | 44.5 |
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| Total Households | 778 |
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| Family Households | 543 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1158 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,767 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 645 |
| Other groups | 350 |
| American | 326 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| German | 144 |
| Irish | 135 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 132 |
| English | 110 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
Language
| English Only | 1,750 |
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| Spanish | 16 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,776 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 95 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,398 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 37.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Whitwell, Tennessee.
