Unicoi County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Unicoi County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47171
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 171
Geography
- Land Area
- 186.06 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.32 sq mi
- Total Area
- 186.38 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.100129
- Longitude
- -82.418218
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,692
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,524
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,569 | 93.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,123 | 6.3% |
| White | 16,113 | 91.1% |
| Black | 119 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,784 | 94.9% |
| Hispanic | 741 | 5.1% |
| White | 13,431 | 92.5% |
| Black | 150 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 172 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,756
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,695
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,480
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,139 | 90.9% |
| Black | 120 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,812
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,072 | 9.9% |
| Republican | 5,469 | 50.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,271 | 39.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,102 | 47.2% |
| Female | 5,709 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,917 | 91.7% |
| Hispanic | 282 | 2.6% |
| Black | 20 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,223
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,879 | 49.2% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 28.7% |
| Black | 1 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 31.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,573 | 50.4% |
| Female | 2,650 | 46.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,770 (28.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,806 (21.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,749
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $195,580
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $799
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.