Whitwell, Tennessee Population 2022
Whitwell is a city located in Sequatchie County Tennessee. Whitwell has a 2020 population of 1,742. Whitwell is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 1.10% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,723 in 2010.
The average household income in Whitwell is $53,647 with a poverty rate of 17.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $750 per month, and the median house value is $103,300. The median age in Whitwell is 40.4 years, 41.3 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
Whitwell Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitwellwas:
- White: 97.57%
- Two or more races: 1.47%
- Other race: 0.76%
- Black or African American: 0.15%
- Native American: 0.05%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,929 | 97.57% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 15 | 0.76% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 1.47% |
Whitwell Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 874 | 2.25 | 73.5 |
| Married | 449 | 2.47 | 88 |
| Male | 67 | 3.07 | 61.2 |
| Female | 100 | 3.37 | 61 |
| Non Family | 258 | 1.22 | 56.2 |
2.55
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 108 | 7.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 187 | 12.57% |
| High School Graduate | 739 | 49.66% |
| Some College | 228 | 15.32% |
| Associates Degree | 126 | 8.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 90 | 6.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 0.67% |
Whitwell Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,321 | 1,059 | 100 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 8 | |
| Hispanic | 154 | 125 | |
| Black | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.57%.
Whitwell Language by Age
Whitwell Language
98.53% of Whitwell residents speak only English, while 1.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.47% of the population.
Whitwell Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,780 | 307 | 17.25% |
| Other | 10 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 29 | 12 | 41.38% |
| Hispanic | 169 | 25 | 14.79% |
17.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.35%
Male Poverty Rate
19.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Whitwell
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitwell is White, with 17.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitwell is Hispanic, with 14.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.60%.
Whitwell Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Whitwell Married by Age and Sex
Whitwell Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Whitwell Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 6.55% |
Whitwell Veterans by Education
2.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.93%
Born in Whitwell
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
2.07%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.93% of Whitwell residents were born in the United States, with 67.93% having been born in Tennessee. 2.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,723 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,718 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 1,726 | 8 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 1,730 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 1,739 | 9 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 1,745 | 6 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 1,734 | -11 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 1,725 | -9 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 1,726 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 1,730 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 1,734 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 1,738 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 1,742 | 4 | 0.23% |