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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Crossville

Tennessee · 8,981 residents · 20.445 sq mi
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Crossville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,796. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,600. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,981
+30%since 1990
from 6,930 in 1990
1990 – 2025
439 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 339 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+8%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K8K10K11K13K1990201020202024Crossville
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,796
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,081 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,066
+103%since 1990
from $8,895 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.6%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$394
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
53.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
46.6% rent
3.3
+27%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(6,773)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(30)
Asian0.5%(33)
Diversity Score6.6%(456)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(8,614)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(218)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score7.2%(646)
7
+9%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.7%
+14.3 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
+6%since 1990
from 13.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Crossville, Tennessee?

Crossville, Tennessee has about 8,981 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Crossville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Crossville, Tennessee earns about $25,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crossville, Tennessee expensive?

In Crossville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $84,600, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Crossville, Tennessee?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Crossville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crossville, Tennessee?

About 24.6% of people in Crossville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crossville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Crossville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,051 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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