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Cross Plains

Tennessee · 1,789 residents · 8.689 sq mi
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Cross Plains has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,083. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,789
+30%since 2000
from 1,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
206 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+12%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9071K1K2K2K1990201020202024Cross Plains
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,083
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,476
+49%since 2000
from $17,792 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$876
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+48%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,291)
Black3.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(17)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(153)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,536)
Black4.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(69)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.6%(11)
Diversity Score22.6%(405)
Diversity Score
23
+105%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+89%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cross Plains, Tennessee?

Cross Plains, Tennessee has about 1,789 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cross Plains, Tennessee?

The typical household in Cross Plains, Tennessee earns about $60,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cross Plains, Tennessee expensive?

In Cross Plains, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $209,900, and the typical rent is about $876 a month.

How educated are people in Cross Plains, Tennessee?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cross Plains, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cross Plains, Tennessee?

About 4.1% of people in Cross Plains, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cross Plains, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Cross Plains, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 784 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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