Unicoi is a town located in Unicoi County Tennessee. Unicoi has a 2024 population of 3,816. Unicoi is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually and its population has decreased by -0.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,824 in 2020.
The average household income in Unicoi is $55,666 with a poverty rate of 16.38%. The median age in Unicoi is 50.6 years: 41.8 years for males, and 54.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Unicoi was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,593 | 94.5% |
| Two or more races | 157 | 4.13% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.18% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,768 | 2.07 | 65 | 35 |
| Non Family | 773 | 1.17 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Married | 689 | 2.94 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Female | 249 | 2.41 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Male | 57 | 2.4 | 100 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
65.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 299 | 10.17% |
| Associates Degree | 170 | 5.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 434 | 14.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 215 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 939 | 31.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74 | 2.52% |
| Some College | 808 | 27.49% |
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 | 2,641 | 2,305 | 579 |
| Hispanic | 227 | 190 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 86 | 28 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,120 | $0 | $48,295 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,083 | $62,500 | $75,296 |
| High School Graduate | $21,750 | $0 | $20,595 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,955 | $37,969 | $22,583 |
| Some College | $23,581 | $37,578 | $15,156 |
$35,955
Average Earnings
$37,969
Average Male
$22,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.11% of Unicoi residents speak only English, while 5.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,208 | 562 | 17.52% |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 100% |
| Multiple | 157 | 20 | 12.74% |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 100% |
16.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.12%
Male Poverty Rate
16.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Unicoi is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Unicoi is Multiple, with 12.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.37% |
| High School | 15.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.87% |
| Some College | 8.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.43% |
| Male Employed | 1.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,182 | $71,017 |
| Households | $39,236 | $55,666 |
| Married Families | $62,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,458 | $34,952 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
425
Number of Veterans
425
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 134 |
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 131 |
| 75+ | 129 |
| 55 to 64 | 86 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 408 | 13.34% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 20% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
55.08%
Born in Unicoi
95.98%
Native Born
4.02%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
3.13%
Naturalized
95.98% of Unicoi residents were born in the United States, with 55.08% having been born in Tennessee. 0.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,806 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 3,808 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 3,810 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 3,812 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 3,814 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 3,816 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 3,818 | 30 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 3,788 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 3,786 | -38 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 3,824 | 218 | 6.05% |
| 2019 | 3,606 | 19 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 3,587 | 14 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 3,573 | 51 | 1.45% |
| 2016 | 3,522 | -21 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 3,543 | -13 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 3,556 | -24 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 3,580 | -47 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 3,627 | -13 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 3,640 | 28 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 3,612 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,519 | -287 | -7.54% |