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The City of Rocky Top had a population of 1,607 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Rocky Top ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Tennessee. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Rocky Top is located at latitude 36.2179 and longitude -84.1546 in Anderson County. Anderson County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for City of Rocky Top are located in Anderson County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Campbell County.
It also has a Functional Status Code of ""
The City of Rocky Top is located within Commissioner District 4, a minor civil division (MCD) of Anderson County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,607 (100%) |
| Population Density | 993 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 23 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $32,868 |
| Per Capita Income | $19,493 |
| Median Home Value | $149,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 772 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 202 (26.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 435 (56.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 135 (17.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 637 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Family Households | 353 (55.4%) |
The table below compares Rocky Top to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 250 | 50th |
| Population Density | # 86 | 83rd |
| Median Household Income | # 486 | 4th |
| Per Capita Income | # 479 | 5th |
| Diversity Index | # 217 | 57th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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