Townsend is a city located in Blount County Tennessee. Townsend has a 2024 population of 636. Townsend is currently growing at a rate of 3.25% annually and its population has increased by 14.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 554 in 2020.
The average household income in Townsend is $75,704 with a poverty rate of 8.23%. The median age in Townsend is 52.1 years: 52.3 years for males, and 49.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Townsend was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 546 | 93.65% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 4.46% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 250 | 2.33 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Married | 174 | 2.61 | 98.3 | 1.7 |
| Non Family | 61 | 1.11 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 13 | 4.23 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 100 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
92.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 2.31% |
| Associates Degree | 82 | 18.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 20.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 11.11% |
| High School Graduate | 152 | 35.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.93% |
| Some College | 48 | 11.11% |
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 | 413 | 407 | 136 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,257 | $78,224 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $58,250 | $25,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,821 | $68,583 | $0 |
| Some College | $68,214 | $68,295 | $68,125 |
$59,821
Average Earnings
$68,583
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.27% of Townsend residents speak only English, while 0.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 538 | 33 | 6.13% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Multiple | 26 | 7 | 26.92% |
8.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.86%
Male Poverty Rate
9.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Townsend is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Townsend is White, with 6.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| Some College | 12.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.62% |
| High School | 5.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.62% |
| Male Employed | 4.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,848 | $86,941 |
| Households | $78,659 | $75,704 |
| Married Families | $83,235 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,583 | $35,338 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.8%
Male Marriage Rate
70.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 17.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.9%
Labor Force Participation
35.1%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
40.99%
Born in Townsend
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.37%
Naturalized
98.63% of Townsend residents were born in the United States, with 40.99% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 739 | 20 | 2.78% |
| 2028 | 719 | 21 | 3.01% |
| 2027 | 698 | 21 | 3.1% |
| 2026 | 677 | 20 | 3.04% |
| 2025 | 657 | 21 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 636 | 20 | 3.25% |
| 2023 | 616 | 14 | 2.33% |
| 2022 | 602 | 28 | 4.88% |
| 2021 | 574 | 20 | 3.61% |
| 2020 | 554 | 93 | 20.17% |
| 2019 | 461 | 17 | 3.83% |
| 2018 | 444 | 18 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 426 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 424 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 422 | 4 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 418 | -2 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 420 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 420 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 420 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 420 | 0 | 0% |