Tell City is a city located in Perry County Indiana. Tell City has a 2024 population of 7,479. It is also the county seat of Perry County. Tell City is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,501 in 2020.
The average household income in Tell City is $61,031 with a poverty rate of 19.09%. The median age in Tell City is 38.9 years: 36.2 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tell City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,906 | 92.45% |
| Black or African American | 250 | 3.35% |
| Two or more races | 171 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 101 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.35% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,461 | 2.11 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Non Family | 1,751 | 1.24 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
| Married | 1,135 | 3.08 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Male | 318 | 2.47 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Female | 257 | 3.23 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 401 | 7.5% |
| Associates Degree | 538 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 611 | 11.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 248 | 4.64% |
| High School Graduate | 2,291 | 42.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 1.31% |
| Some College | 1,187 | 22.2% |
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 | 5,019 | 4,554 | 804 |
| Black | 163 | 163 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 79 | 7 |
| Asian | 61 | 61 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 38 | 13 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,932 | $52,790 | $34,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,545 | $0 | $41,058 |
| High School Graduate | $42,337 | $49,021 | $30,810 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,688 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,207 | $48,125 | $29,595 |
| Some College | $37,985 | $46,429 | $28,388 |
$40,207
Average Earnings
$48,125
Average Male
$29,595
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.6% of Tell City residents speak only English, while 2.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,682 | 1,206 | 18.05% |
| Black | 246 | 109 | 44.31% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 67 | 47.86% |
| Multiple | 165 | 44 | 26.67% |
| Native | 26 | 26 | 100% |
19.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.64%
Male Poverty Rate
21.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tell City is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tell City is White, with 18.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.11% |
| High School | 10.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Female Employed | 23.97% |
| Male Employed | 9.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,118 | $76,680 |
| Households | $49,761 | $61,031 |
| Married Families | $85,810 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,101 | $42,705 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
559
Number of Veterans
531
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| Vietnam | 150 |
| Second Gulf War | 125 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 163 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
| 65 to 74 | 115 |
| 35 to 54 | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 559 | 10.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
63.19%
Born in Tell City
97.58%
Native Born
2.42%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
1.24%
Naturalized
97.58% of Tell City residents were born in the United States, with 63.19% having been born in Indiana. 1.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,453 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 7,458 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 7,463 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 7,469 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 7,474 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 7,479 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 7,485 | 30 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 7,455 | -89 | -1.18% |
| 2021 | 7,544 | 43 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 7,501 | 285 | 3.95% |
| 2019 | 7,216 | -12 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 7,228 | -60 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 7,288 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 7,302 | 11 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 7,291 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,262 | -30 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 7,292 | 14 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 7,278 | -39 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 7,317 | -23 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 7,340 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,845 | -243 | -3% |
| 1990 | 8,088 | -616 | -7.08% |
| 1980 | 8,704 | 771 | 9.72% |
| 1970 | 7,933 | 1,324 | 20.03% |
| 1960 | 6,609 | 874 | 15.24% |
| 1950 | 5,735 | 340 | 6.3% |
| 1940 | 5,395 | 522 | 10.71% |
| 1930 | 4,873 | 787 | 19.26% |
| 1920 | 4,086 | 717 | 21.28% |
| 1910 | 3,369 | 689 | 25.71% |
| 1900 | 2,680 | -4,773 | -64.04% |