Tellico Plains, TN is a small town nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and located along the Tellico River. It has an estimated population of 1,213 people with a population density of 466 people per square mile. The town is well known for its outdoor activities year-round that take advantage of the mild climate and beautiful landscapes. Nearby Lake Tellico offers fishing, kayaking, sailing, and swimming while nearby Cherohala Skyway provides plenty of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Local businesses include shops like Little River Valley Outfitters and the Linden Depot General Store as well as restaurants such as Wildwood Grill or Papa Boudreauxs Cajun Kitchen. Organizations like The Tellico Plains Lions Club provide community services while The Tellico Historical Association preserves local history. Local sporting events include trail running races held on sites like Old Copper Road and Bald River Falls Trail each year.
The population in Tellico Plains is 1,213. There are 621 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tellico Plains is 30.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tellico Plains is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tellico Plains
- 41.6% are married
- 20.3% are divorced
- 28.0% are married with children
- 29.3% have children, but are single
Race in Tellico Plains
- 96.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander