Townsend is a tiny city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 628 people and two associated neighborhoods, Townsend is the 328th largest community in Tennessee. Townsend real estate is some of the most expensive in Tennessee, although Townsend house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Townsend is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Townsend is a city of professionals, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Townsend who work in maintenance occupations (16.82%), healthcare (10.45%), and management occupations (10.45%). Also of interest is that Townsend has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Another notable thing is that Townsend is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the city’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Townsend is worth considering. As is often the case in a small city, Townsend doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Townsend ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Townsend, 44.44% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree. The per capita income in Townsend in 2022 was $38,042, which is wealthy relative to Tennessee, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $152,168 for a family of four. However, Townsend contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Townsend home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Townsend residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Townsend include German, Irish, English, Italian, and European. The most common language spoken in Townsend is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
