Tell City, Indiana
Tell City: County seat in Indiana
About
Tell City is a city located in the county of Perry in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,272 and a population density of 605 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 7,211 inhabitants.
The city was created 168 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Tell City
| Population : | 7,211 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Perry County |
| Postal code : | 47586 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 812 |
| Area : | 12.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 420 feet / 128 meters |
| Capital city : | Tell City is capital of Perry County |
| Establishment : | July 07, 1857 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Tell_City |
| Local time : | 03:02:05 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 600 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -0.85% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Tell City is located at 37°57'5"N 86°46'4"W (37.9514400, -86.7677700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tell City decreased by 0.85% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,272 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,314 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,275 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,286 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,258 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,285 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,290 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,272 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,219 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,211 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 36,600 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 36,900 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 36,612 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 36,901 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 96.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 95.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,301 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,420 |
Tell City zip code is 47586.
County name: Perry, County
fips: 18123
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 16,420 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $99,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $968 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $360 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $615 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 3 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,476 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,754 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 143,488 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,195,138 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 307,273 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,355 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,606 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,432 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 627 |
| 2019 total employment : | 8,585 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 324,203 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 5.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,405 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,945 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,454 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 859 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,744 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 267 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,468 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 65.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 563.91 |
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People born in Tell City (10)
People born in Tell City, including politician John H. Hoeppel, Catholic archbishop Paul D. Etienne, martial artist Aaron Riley, .
List
- Burke Scott (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 12/01/1933
- Edwin D. Patrick (United States Army general) he was born in 11/01/1894
- Eric Embry (American professional wrestler) he was born in 10/07/1959
- Miriam Haskell (American jewelry designer) she was born in 01/07/1899
- Spike Gehlhausen (American racing driver) he was born in 19/11/1954
- Bob Polk (American college basketball coach) he was born in 02/09/1915
- Philip Zoercher (US-american economist) he was born in 01/10/1866
Schools in Tell City
College & universities near Tell City, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152451 | Saint Meinrad School of Theology | St. Meinrad (IN) | 47577 |
| 156356 | Brescia University | Owensboro (KY) | 42301-3023 |
| 247940 | Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro (KY) | 42303 |
| 157076 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro (KY) | 42301 |
| 484330 | Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro | Owensboro (KY) | 42303-7757 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tell City, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Post offices near Tell City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tell City Post Office | Tell City (IN) | 47586 |
| Cannelton Post Office | Cannelton (IN) | 47520 |
| Troy Post Office | Troy (IN) | 47588 |
| Hawesvill Post Office | Hawesville (KY) | 42348 |
| Lewispor Post Office | Lewisport (KY) | 42351 |
Other cities in Perry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Uniontown | 2,471 | Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States |
| Cannelton | 1,473 | City in Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River |
| Leopold | 777 | Unincorporated community in Perry County, Indiana |
| Troy | 403 | Town in Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Tell City distances to largest Indiana cities
