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The City of Whitwell had a population of 2,052 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Whitwell is located at latitude 35.2015 and longitude -85.5191 in Marion County. The formal boundaries for the City of Whitwell encompass a land area of 3.39 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Marion County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Whitwell 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 Whitwell is located within Commissioner District 5, a minor civil division (MCD) of Marion County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,052 (100%) |
| Population Density | 585 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 23 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $67,774 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,191 |
| Median Home Value | $140,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,129 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 647 (57.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 252 (22.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 230 (20.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 899 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 646 (71.9%) |
The table below compares Whitwell 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 | # 214 | 58th |
| Population Density | # 203 | 60th |
| Median Household Income | # 177 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 326 | 36th |
| Diversity Index | # 224 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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