Townsend, TN Demographics

A map of Townsend's Population by Race

Townsend, Tennessee has an estimated population of 701, a large increase from the 550 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 6.4% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.4% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Townsend, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Townsend has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Townsend, that probability was 11.8% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Townsend is ranked the 348th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Townsend was ranked the 356th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Townsend's White Population

643 residents of Townsend, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Townsend is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Townsend ranks 72nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's White population has grown by an estimated 24.6%. White residents' share of Townsend's population has decreased from 93.8% to 91.7%.

Townsend is more White than neighboring Eagleton Village (86.4% White), and Pigeon Forge (56.9% White). Townsend is less White than neighboring Walland (95.2% White), Wildwood (98.8% White), and Seymour (95.2% White).

Townsend's Black Population

3 residents of Townsend, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Townsend is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Townsend ranks 457th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Black residents' share of Townsend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Townsend is more Black than neighboring Walland (0% Black), Wildwood (0% Black), and Seymour (0.2% Black). Townsend is less Black than neighboring Eagleton Village (4.4% Black), and Pigeon Forge (1.3% Black).

Townsend's Asian Population

7 residents of Townsend, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Townsend is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Townsend ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Asian residents' share of Townsend's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.0%.

Townsend is more Asian than neighboring Walland (0% Asian), Wildwood (0% Asian), Seymour (0.3% Asian), and Eagleton Village (0% Asian). Townsend is less Asian than neighboring Pigeon Forge (1.4% Asian).

Townsend's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Townsend, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Townsend is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Townsend ranks 368th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Townsend's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Townsend is less Hispanic than neighboring Walland (2.1% Hispanic), Wildwood (1.2% Hispanic), Seymour (1.7% Hispanic), Eagleton Village (3.6% Hispanic), and Pigeon Forge (35.8% Hispanic).

Townsend's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Townsend, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Townsend is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Townsend ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Townsend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Townsend is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walland (0% Native American/Other), Wildwood (0% Native American/Other), Seymour (0.1% Native American/Other), Eagleton Village (0% Native American/Other), and Pigeon Forge (0% Native American/Other).

Townsend's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Townsend, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Townsend is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Townsend ranks 276th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Townsend's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.4%.

Townsend is more Multiracial than neighboring Walland (2.7% Multiracial), Wildwood (0% Multiracial), Seymour (2.5% Multiracial), Eagleton Village (5.6% Multiracial), and Pigeon Forge (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.