Unicoi, TN Demographics

A map of Unicoi's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,309	3,377	86.9%	88.1%
Hispanic	279	318	7.3%	8.3%
Multiracial	169	109	4.4%	2.8%
Asian	25	4	0.7%	0.1%
Black	17	7	0.4%	0.2%
Native American/Other	7	18	0.2%	0.5%

Unicoi, Tennessee has an estimated population of 3,806, a less than 1% change from the 3,833 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.9% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Unicoi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Unicoi 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 Unicoi, that probability was 21.6% in 2020 and 23.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Unicoi is ranked the 141st 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). Unicoi was ranked the 137th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Unicoi's White Population

3,309 residents of Unicoi, or 86.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Unicoi is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Unicoi ranks 269th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unicoi's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Unicoi's population has decreased from 88.1% to 86.9%.

Unicoi is more White than neighboring Johnson City (81.8% White). Unicoi is less White than neighboring Pine Crest (91.3% White), Erwin (90% White), Central (96.7% White), and Embreeville (100% White).

Unicoi's Black Population

17 residents of Unicoi, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Unicoi is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Unicoi ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unicoi's Black population has grown by an estimated 142.9%. Black residents' share of Unicoi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Unicoi is more Black than neighboring Central (0% Black), and Embreeville (0% Black). Unicoi is less Black than neighboring Pine Crest (2.9% Black), Erwin (0.5% Black), and Johnson City (5.8% Black).

Unicoi's Asian Population

25 residents of Unicoi, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Unicoi is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Unicoi ranks 379th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unicoi's Asian population has grown by an estimated 525.0%. Asian residents' share of Unicoi's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.7%.

Unicoi is more Asian than neighboring Pine Crest (0% Asian), Erwin (0% Asian), Central (0% Asian), and Embreeville (0% Asian). Unicoi is less Asian than neighboring Johnson City (2% Asian).

Unicoi's Hispanic Population

279 residents of Unicoi, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Unicoi is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Unicoi ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unicoi's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Unicoi's population has decreased from 8.3% to 7.3%.

Unicoi is more Hispanic than neighboring Pine Crest (4.5% Hispanic), Central (0.9% Hispanic), Embreeville (0% Hispanic), and Johnson City (5.4% Hispanic). Unicoi is less Hispanic than neighboring Erwin (8.7% Hispanic).

Unicoi's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Unicoi, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Unicoi is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Unicoi ranks 286th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unicoi's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Unicoi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Unicoi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Crest (0% Native American/Other), Erwin (0% Native American/Other), and Embreeville (0% Native American/Other). Unicoi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Central (1.7% Native American/Other), and Johnson City (0.7% Native American/Other).

Unicoi's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Unicoi, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Unicoi is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Unicoi ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unicoi's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Unicoi's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.4%.

Unicoi is more Multiracial than neighboring Pine Crest (1.4% Multiracial), Erwin (0.9% Multiracial), Central (0.7% Multiracial), Embreeville (0% Multiracial), and Johnson City (4.3% 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.