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 citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 39.20% of adults in Townsend have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Townsend in 2022 was $38,424, which is wealthy relative to Tennessee, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $153,696 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.
