Unicoi County Summary

Life in Unicoi County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Unicoi County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Unicoi County:

  • The population in Unicoi County is 17,845.

  • The median home value in Unicoi County is $215,800.

  • The median income in Unicoi County is $49,855.

  • The median rent in Unicoi County is $664.

  • The unemployment rate in Unicoi County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Unicoi County is 16.7%.

  • The average high in Unicoi County is 69.4° and there are 114.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Unicoi County

List Of Cities & Towns in Unicoi County

Erwin, TN Population 6,026

Unicoi, TN Population 3,802

Banner Hill, TN Population 1,571

Map Of Unicoi County

Unicoi County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Unicoi County is 69.4°.

  • There are 91.85 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.9 inches of rain each year with 10.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:40 hours of sun each day in Unicoi County.

StatUnicoi County
Mean High69.4
Nice Days91.85
Rainfall114.9
Snowfall10.5
Sunny_hours4:40
69.4°
Average High
114.9
Inches of Rain

Unicoi County Photos

Erwin Main Street Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | CC BY 3.0
Nov  Nolichucky River Valley East Of Erwin Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Mark Fickett | CC BY 3.0
Unicoi Town Hall Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | CC BY 3.0
Unicoi
Source: Wikipedia User Original uploader was Rya | GFDL

Unicoi County Demographics

Population over time in Unicoi County

The current population in Unicoi County is 17,845. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 17,891 0.4%
2021 17,821 0.1%
2020 17,811 -

Gender in Unicoi County

  • Unicoi County is 49.5% female with 8,841 female residents.

  • Unicoi County is 50.5% male with 9,004 male residents.

Female
49.5% (8,841)
Male
50.5% (9,004)
Gender Unicoi County TN USA
Female 49.5% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Unicoi County

Unicoi County is:

  • 91.3% White with 16,301 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 53 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 65 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 27 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 351 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.9% Hispanic with 1,048 Hispanic residents.

White
91.3% (16,301)
African American
0.3% (53)
American Indian
0.4% (65)
Asian
0.2% (27)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.0% (351)
Hispanic
5.9% (1,048)

Table: Unicoi County By Race

Race Unicoi County TN USA
White 91.3% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.9% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Unicoi County, Tennessee

  • 8.6% of households in Unicoi County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.1% of households in Unicoi County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Unicoi County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Unicoi County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Unicoi County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Unicoi County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Unicoi County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Unicoi County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Unicoi County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Unicoi County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.6% (1,529)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.1% (913)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.1% (2,333)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.7% (1,916)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (2,245)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (3,184)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.7% (2,091)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.4% (2,382)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.7% (659)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (587)
Income Unicoi County TN USA
Less than $10,000 8.6% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.1% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.1% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.7% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.7% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.4% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.7% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Unicoi County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Unicoi County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Unicoi County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Unicoi County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Unicoi County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Unicoi County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Unicoi County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Unicoi County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Unicoi County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Unicoi County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (713)
9-12th Grade
8% (1,427)
High School / GED
38% (6,781)
Some College
26% (4,639)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,249)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (2,141)
Master's Degree
4% (713)
Professional Degree
1% (178)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Unicoi County TN USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 38% 31% 26%
Some College 26% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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