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Jellico city, TN

ZIP 37847 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 37847

37847 has a population of 2,789 with a median age of 41.5 yrs (51.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.6%+58% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.4%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.9%+5% vs US avg
x
65+
16.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
27.0%+144% vs US avg
x
High school
45.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Some college
18.0%-38% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.0%-70% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.1%-32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.7%+53% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.7%
x
Diversity Index
5/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
30.8%+168% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
34.8%+160% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.4%+78% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
42.4%+631% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 37847

Poverty Rate
30.8%+168% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
14.4%+78% vs US avg
x
Disability
34.8%+160% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.4%+43% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.4%+177% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
42.4%+631% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,789
Median age41.5
Poverty rate30.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.6%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.1%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born0.0%