Tusculum, TN is a small community with a population of 2,970 and a population density of 549 people per square mile. This small town has a variety of businesses to serve the local community such as L & H Clothing Company, Creamy Cupcake Shoppe, Geezer's Pizza Parlor, and Browning's Barbeque Joint. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at the nearby Cherokee National Forest, fishing in Tellico Lake, camping at Fort Loudon State Historic Park and boating on the Watts Bar Lake. Other organizations in Tusculum include the historic Tusculum College which was founded in 1794 and its sports teams compete in NCAA Division II athletics. The town also hosts an annual 4th of July celebration where locals come together to enjoy food and fireworks. Sports fans can cheer on the local Little League team or attend one of the many high school football games at Tusculum High School.
The population in Tusculum is 2,970. There are 611 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Tusculum is 27.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Tusculum is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Tusculum
- 34.8% are married
- 6.6% are divorced
- 24.3% are married with children
- 6.3% have children, but are single
Race in Tusculum
- 85.1% are White
- 9.1% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 1.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander