Rocky Top Population

2010–2026

1,689

2026 projection

3.5% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Rocky Top. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,689+80.48%
20251,681+160.96%
20241,665+271.65%
20231,638+140.86%
20221,624+50.31%
20211,619-130.80%
20201,632+1,632—
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Rocky Top Demographics

27.4median age

Median age

Female30 yrs
Male24.9 yrs

Adults

1,214
248 seniors · 20%966 other adults

Sex

Female 51% · 820Male 49% · 787

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 16 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Rocky Top Income

$32,868median household income

Median household income

$32,868

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$30,972

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

36.6%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Rocky Top Marital Status

35% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married35%36%35%
Never married41%49%32%
Divorced11%8%14%
Widowed11%6%17%
Separated2%2%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201