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Cosby, TN
Census-designated place in Cocke County, Tennessee.
Population
779
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
141
ZIP codes
0
Cosby and its ZIP codes
Cosby at a glance
- The median household income is $91,563, 32% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
Local data for Cosby, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cosby, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,563
Poverty rate
12.3%
Homeownership
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
52.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (66), Irish Americans (12), Italian Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cocke County. PPP loans are for Cosby.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,737
7,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,015
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$334M
FY 2026, $9,278 per person
How people get to work
Cosby, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled21.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 52.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cosby, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
434
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
173
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 29°F
53.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cosby, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Cosby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pittman CenterTown | 7.8 mi | 6 |
| NewportCity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| FairgardenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| GatlinburgCity | 14 mi | 10.4 |
| BaneberryCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| ParrottsvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Pigeon ForgeCity | 18 mi | 13.8 |
| DandridgeTown | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| SeviervilleCity | 21 mi | 24.3 |
| Cherokee, NCCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 12.1 |
| Maggie Valley, NCTown | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| White PineTown | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake Junaluska, NCCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.3 |
| Hot Springs, NCTown | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| Jefferson CityCity | 25 mi | 7 |
| Waynesville, NCTown | 26 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cosby, TN in?
- Cosby is in Cocke County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Cosby, TN?
- About 779 people live in Cosby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cosby?
- Nearby places include Pittman Center (7.8 mi), Newport (11 mi), Fairgarden (12 mi), Gatlinburg (14 mi), Baneberry (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023