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Celina, TN
City in Clay County, Tennessee.
Population
1,941
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,053
ZIP codes
0
Celina and its ZIP codes
Celina at a glance
- Celina is about 6.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $32,220 a year, 54% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,200 (29% below Tennessee) and median rent is $536 a month.
Local data for Celina, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Celina, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,220
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$203,200
Median rent
$536/mo
Homeownership
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (46), Irish Americans (41), Filipino Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Celina.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,969
1,334 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,901
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$60.3M
FY 2026, $7,951 per person
How people get to work
Celina, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.5%
- Carpooled0.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Celina, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
258
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Celina, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Celina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HilhamCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Tompkinsville, KYCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| LivingstonTown | 15 mi | 6.5 |
| GainesboroTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Dodson BranchCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.1 |
| Gamaliel, KYCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Burkesville, KYCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| Red Boiling SpringsCity | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Marrowbone, KYCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| ByrdstownTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| Albany, KYCity | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| AlgoodCity | 24 mi | 4.1 |
| Summer Shade, KYCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2 |
| Fountain Run, KYCity | 28 mi | 1.3 |
| CookevilleCity | 28 mi | 35.8 |
| BaxterTown | 28 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Celina, TN in?
- Celina is in Clay County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Celina, TN?
- About 1,941 people live in Celina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Celina?
- Nearby places include Hilham (9.9 mi), Tompkinsville, KY (15 mi), Livingston (15 mi), Gainesboro (16 mi), Dodson Branch (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023