Crockett County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. 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%.