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Crockett County

Tennessee · 13,911 residents · 265.528 sq mi
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Crockett County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,581. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,911
−4%since 2000
from 14,532 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,581
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,015 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,769
+70%since 2000
from $14,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(11,549)
Black14.3%(2,077)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(793)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.9%(6,093)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(10,056)
Black13.5%(1,879)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,498)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other2.4%(339)
Diversity Score54.7%(7,614)
Segregation Score14.9%(2,077)
Diversity Score
55
+31%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crockett County, Tennessee?

Crockett County, Tennessee has about 13,911 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crockett County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Crockett County, Tennessee earns about $47,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crockett County, Tennessee expensive?

In Crockett County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $99,100, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Crockett County, Tennessee?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Crockett County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crockett County, Tennessee?

About 16.0% of people in Crockett County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crockett County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Crockett County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 533 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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