Crockett County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Crockett County, Tennessee has a population of 13,944, the 81st most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $62,165 and the median home value is $158,900. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

Crockett County Quick Facts

Population 13,944

Median Household Income $62,16590% MOE ±$5,593

Median Home Value $158,90090% MOE ±$7,341

Poverty Rate 14.5%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.9%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Median Age 39.7 years90% MOE ±1.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.6%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.6%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.3%

Cities/Places 5

Population 13,944 81st of 95

Median Income $62,165 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment 2.9%

How Crockett County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	14,399	13,944	-3.2%
Median household income	$55,034	$62,165	No clear change (+13.0%)
Median home value¹	$122,578	$158,900	+29.6%
Median gross rent	$896	$857	No clear change (-4.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Crockett

$62,165

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Crockett

$158,900

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.4%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 32.8%

$100K+ 25.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

7.1%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

11.7%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

7.8%

$200K+

3.0%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

62.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.6%

Renter 28.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $857/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

24.9%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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
Bells	2,373	$56,027	25.7%	$169,000
Alamo	2,311	$54,063	16.5%	$141,500
Friendship	692	$32,153	42.3%	$108,000
Maury City	683	$65,318	12.6%	$78,900
Gadsden	459	$60,139	19.3%	$153,700

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Population Overview

Crockett County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 13,944. It is the 81st most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crockett County is 39.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crockett County is $62,165. This is 11% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $158,900. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Crockett County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crockett County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.4% vs 7.4%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Crockett County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 13,944, making it the 81st most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Crockett County?

The median household income in Crockett County is $62,165 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.

How many cities are in Crockett County, Tennessee?

Crockett County contains 5 Census-designated places.