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Crossville

Tennessee · 10,795 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 $29,636. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,000. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,795
+20%since 2000
from 8,981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
528 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+3%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K11K13K1990201020202024Crossville
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,636
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,796 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,764
+4%since 2000
from $18,066 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+32%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(8,614)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(218)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(646)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(9,882)
Black0.4%(44)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(597)
Asian0.9%(98)
Other1%(109)
Diversity Score18.6%(2,003)
Diversity Score
19
+158%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crossville, Tennessee?

Crossville, Tennessee has about 10,795 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crossville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Crossville, Tennessee earns about $29,636 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 $128,000, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Crossville, Tennessee?

About 17.5% 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 26.2% 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 3,865 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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