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The City of Townsend had a population of 701 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Townsend is located at latitude 35.6754 and longitude -83.7557 in Blount County. The formal boundaries for the City of Townsend encompass a land area of 2.16 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Blount County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Townsend has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Townsend is located within Commissioner District 8, a minor civil division (MCD) of Blount County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 701 (100%) |
| Population Density | 352 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $85,921 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,042 |
| Median Home Value | $370,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 490 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 260 (53.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 40 (8.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 190 (38.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 219 (73.0%) |
The table below compares Townsend 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 | # 349 | 31st |
| Population Density | # 315 | 38th |
| Median Household Income | # 82 | 84th |
| Per Capita Income | # 110 | 78th |
| Diversity Index | # 331 | 35th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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