Cosby, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Cocke County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
521
Population
94/sq mi density
$160,300
Home Value
$271,476 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
521
Census 2023
Population Density
94
per square mile
Land Area
5.5
square miles (14.3 km²)
Median Age
55.8 yrs
43% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 100% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
100%
Black
0%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.7%
Spanish
3.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.3%
Veterans
9.1%
52% above US avg (6%)
Disability
27.8%
114% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.8%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.2%
51% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.455
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 521 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 94 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 55.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.2% |
| Female | 56.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.3% |
| Veterans | 9.1% |
| Disability | 27.8% |
| Health Insurance | 95.8% |
| Uninsured | 4.2% |
| Broadband Access | 75.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.455 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |