Demographics & People — Whitwell, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,863 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
| Median Age | 44.5 |
| Total Households | 778 |
| Family Households | 543 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1158 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,767 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 16 |
| Population 5+ | 1,776 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 95 |
| Population 18+ | 1,398 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 37.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| 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 Whitwell, Tennessee.