Crockett County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Crockett County, Tennessee has a population of 13,937, the 80th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $59,049 and the median home value is $134,100. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
Crockett County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Crockett County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | 2,565 | $52,768 | 21.2% | $117,000 |
| Bells | 2,531 | $54,132 | 21.9% | $164,000 |
| Maury City | 685 | $63,443 | 7.6% | $77,000 |
| Friendship | 671 | $35,000 | 38.9% | $105,400 |
| Gadsden | 367 | $54,250 | 19.4% | $117,900 |
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Population Overview
Crockett County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 13,937. It is the 80th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Crockett County is 40.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Crockett County is $59,049. This is 12% lower than the state median of $67,097. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $134,100. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Crockett County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Crockett County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.2% vs 7.1%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.
Education
15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Crockett County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Crockett County, Tennessee?
Crockett County has a population of 13,937, making it the 80th most populous county in Tennessee.
What is the median income in Crockett County?
The median household income in Crockett County is $59,049 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.
How many cities are in Crockett County, Tennessee?
Crockett County contains 5 Census-designated places.