Cosby is a CDP located in Cocke County Tennessee. Cosby has a 2024 population of 737. Cosby is currently growing at a rate of 7.59% annually and its population has increased by 1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 723 in 2020.
The average household income in Cosby is $49,168 with a poverty rate of 28.79%. The median age in Cosby is 55.8 years: 56 years for males, and 55.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cosby was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 521 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 247 | 2.11 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 98 | 2.09 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 66 | 0 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Female | 43 | 2.81 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Male | 40 | 3.23 | 45 | 55 |
2.35
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 38 | 8.66% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 13.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 8.66% |
| High School Graduate | 255 | 58.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.91% |
| Some College | 44 | 10.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 439 | 397 | 98 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,333 | $0 | $27,941 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $68,468 | $68,468 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,750 | $0 | $21,875 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$28,750
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$21,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.7% of Cosby residents speak only English, while 8.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 521 | 150 | 28.79% |
28.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.33%
Male Poverty Rate
40.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cosby is White, with 28.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cosby is White, with 28.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.63% |
| High School | 23.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 18.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,239 | $57,308 |
| Households | - | $49,168 |
| Married Families | $97,222 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,629 | $17,055 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 9.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.99%
Born in Cosby
97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.3%
Naturalized
97.7% of Cosby residents were born in the United States, with 42.99% having been born in Tennessee. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 737 | 52 | 7.59% |
| 2023 | 685 | 53 | 8.39% |
| 2022 | 632 | -110 | -14.82% |
| 2021 | 742 | 19 | 2.63% |
| 2020 | 723 | 0 | 0% |