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Crossville

Tennessee · 12,071 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 $37,212. Population has grown 34% 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 $177,600. The poverty rate of 22.5% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
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
12,071
+34%since 2000
from 8,981 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
590 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+7%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K8K10K11K13K1990201020202024Crossville
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,212
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,796 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,127
+28%since 2000
from $18,066 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
53.5% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(10,572)
Black0.9%(111)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(765)
Asian1.6%(193)
Other0.9%(109)
Diversity Score23.2%(2,804)
Diversity Score
23
+223%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crossville, Tennessee?

Crossville, Tennessee has about 12,071 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crossville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Crossville, Tennessee earns about $37,212 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 $177,600, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Crossville, Tennessee?

About 14.4% 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 22.5% 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 5,141 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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