Jellico, Tennessee
Jellico: City in Tennessee
About
Jellico is a city located in the county of Campbell in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,355 and a population density of 143 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,132 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jellico
| Population : | 2,132 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Campbell County |
| Postal code : | 37762 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 423 |
| Area : | 16.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 978 feet / 298 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:12:32 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 129 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jellico is located at 36°35'16"N 84°7'37"W (36.5878600, -84.1268700).
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Official website of Jellico
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jellico decreased by 10.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,355 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,309 | -1.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,297 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,275 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,247 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,229 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,219 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,209 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,185 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,165 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,132 | -1.55% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,968 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,439 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 18,602 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,440 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.2% |
| White only, percent : | 83.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,221 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
Jellico zip code is 37762.
County name: Campbell, County
fips: 47013
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $237,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,723 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $628 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,200 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,398 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,641 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 226,068 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 221,872 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,432 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $73,004 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,989 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,186 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 708 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 365 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 120 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 988 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 142 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 965 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,686.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.51 |
People born in Jellico (2)
People born in Jellico, including Negro League Baseball player Jute Bell, baseball player Larry Douglas, .
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Schools in Jellico
College & universities near Jellico, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156541 | University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg (KY) | 40769 |
Other cities in Campbell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Campbell County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| LaFollette | 7,456 | City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Caryville | 2,122 | City in Washington County, Florida, United States of America |
| Jacksboro | 2,066 | Human settlement in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jellico distances to largest Tennessee cities
