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Tracy City, TN
Town in Grundy County, Tennessee.
Population
1,682
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
361
ZIP codes
0
Tracy City and its ZIP codes
Tracy City at a glance
- Tracy City is about 2.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,479, 43% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 (52% below Tennessee) and median rent is $400 a month.
Local data for Tracy City, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tracy City, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,479
Poverty rate
24.2%
Median home value
$136,300
Median rent
$400/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.6%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
49.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (274), Irish Americans (261), French Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grundy County. PPP loans are for Tracy City.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,036
2,120 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,237
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$105M
FY 2026, $7,765 per person
How people get to work
Tracy City, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 49.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tracy City, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 26°F
67.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tracy City, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Tracy City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoalmontCity | 6.4 mi | 6.1 |
| MonteagleTown | 7 mi | 9 |
| PelhamCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 16.6 |
| Gruetli-LaagerCity | 11 mi | 12.7 |
| SewaneeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| AltamontTown | 12 mi | 19.8 |
| Griffith CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| PalmerTown | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| SequatchieCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| WhitwellCity | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Beersheba SpringsTown | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| JasperTown | 15 mi | 9.8 |
| KimballTown | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| HillsboroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| Powells CrossroadsTown | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| CowanCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tracy City, TN in?
- Tracy City is in Grundy County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Tracy City, TN?
- About 1,682 people live in Tracy City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tracy City?
- Nearby places include Coalmont (6.4 mi), Monteagle (7 mi), Pelham (8.4 mi), Gruetli-Laager (11 mi), Sewanee (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023