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.

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Location of Jellico on Tennessee map.

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
Latitude & Longitude 36.5879,-84.1269
Altitude 978 feet / 298 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 19:47:23 (16th April 2026)
Density 129 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -10.46% (2010-2020)
Weather 81℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
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Geography

Jellico is located at 36°35'16"N 84°7'37"W (36.5878600, -84.1268700).

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Weather

81°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 10 mph SW Thursday

A chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mp...

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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

Best Things to Do in Jellico

1Indian Mountain State Park

Rating: 4.7 (500)

143 Indian Mt State Park Cir, Jellico, TN 37762, United States View details

Phone: +14235665870 | Website available

Where to Eat in Jellico

1Subway

Rating: 3.7 (138)

1455 5th St, Jellico, TN 37762, United States View details

Phone: +14237847827 | Website available

People born in Jellico (2)

People born in Jellico, including Negro League Baseball player Jute Bell, baseball player Larry Douglas, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Jellico, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
156541 University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg (KY) 40769

Closest post offices linked to Jellico.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Jell Post Office Jellico (TN) 37762

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