State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
495.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.23% (4)
Growth Since 2010
2.30% (39)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Whitwell, Tennessee Population 2021
1,738
Whitwell is a city located in Sequatchie County Tennessee. With a 2020 population of 1,738, it is the 186th largest city in Tennessee and the 8152nd largest city in the United States . Whitwell is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 2.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,699 in 2010. Whitwell reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Whitwell has a population density of 495 people per square mile.
The average household income in Whitwell is $53,647 with a poverty rate of 23.86%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $713 per month, and the median house value is $84,600. 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: 95.44%
- Two or more races: 3.06%
- Other race: 0.78%
- Black or African American: 0.56%
- Native American: 0.17%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Whitwell, Tennessee is 1,738 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,730.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,699.
Whitwell, Tennessee Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,716 | 95.44% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 3.06% |
| Some Other Race | 14 | 0.78% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.17% |
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Whitwell Population by Race
Whitwell Population Pyramid $2021
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Whitwell Population by Age
Whitwell Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 784 | 2.27 | 65.8 |
| Married | 313 | 2.73 | 83.1 |
| Non Family | 248 | 1.21 | 58.9 |
| Female | 156 | 2.74 | 48.7 |
| Male | 67 | 2.93 | 50.7 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
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Whitwell Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 9.37% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 13.12% |
| High School Graduate | 519 | 42.30% |
| Some College | 256 | 20.86% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 8.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 4.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 1.30% |
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Whitwell Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Whitwell Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,139 | 906 | 74 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 20 | |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 20 | |
| Black | 6 | 2 | |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | |
| Native American | 3 | 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 6.50%.
Whitwell Educational Attainment by Race
Whitwell Earnings by Educational Attainment
Whitwell Language by Age
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Whitwell Language
98.28% of Whitwell residents speak only English, while 1.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.72% of the population.
Whitwell Language
Whitwell Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,666 | 378 | 22.69% |
| Multiple | 55 | 27 | 49.09% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 24 | 35.82% |
| Other | 14 | 9 | 64.29% |
23.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.88%
Male Poverty Rate
26.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Whitwell
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitwell is Other, with 64.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitwell is White, with 22.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.12%.
Whitwell Poverty
Whitwell Poverty Rate by Education
Whitwell Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Whitwell Married by Age and Sex
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Whitwell Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Whitwell Marital Status by Race
Whitwell Marital Status
Whitwell Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 5.69% |
Whitwell Veterans by Race
Whitwell Veterans by Education
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4.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
Whitwell Veterans by Education
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54.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Whitwell Employment by Age
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Whitwell Employment by Race
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Whitwell Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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74.08%
Born in Whitwell
97.61%
Native Born
2.39%
Foreign Born
2.39%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.61% of Whitwell residents were born in the United States, with 74.08% having been born in Tennessee. 2.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Whitwell Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,738 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 1,734 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2019 | 1,730 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 1,726 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 1,725 | -9 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 1,734 | -11 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 1,745 | 6 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 1,739 | 9 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 1,730 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 1,726 | 8 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,718 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 1,723 | 0.00% |