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Crockett County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee. Crockett County had 14,006 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 47033.
Crockett County is one of the 4 counties of the Jackson, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,006
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,911 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,944
Median household income
$62,165
±$5,593 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$158,900
±$7,341 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$857
±$89 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Crockett County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,911 residents in Crockett County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,006 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,944 over 266 square miles of land.
| Measure | Crockett County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,944 | 7,066,383 | −455 |
| Households | 5,508±139 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.06 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,134±21 | 3,143,670 | −280 |
Crockett County's population since 2000
From 14,532 in 2000 to 14,006 in 2025: down 3.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Crockett County?
Crockett County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Bells with 2,473 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bells | 2,463 | $56,027 |
|---|---|---|
| Alamo | 2,336 | $54,063 |
| Friendship | 613 | $32,153 |
| Maury City | 583 | $65,318 |
| Gadsden | 469 | $60,139 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Crockett County?
The median resident of Crockett County is 39.7 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 19.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.4%. 5.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Crockett County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7±1.9 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.3%±0.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.4% | 7.4% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.0%±0.6 pts | 71.0% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.8%±1.3 pts | 15.4% | −2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±1.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.5%±0.7 pts | 6.1% | +1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.4%±1.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±1.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9%±2.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.2%±2.1 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3%±2.1 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.6%±2.5 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Crockett County earn?
Half of Crockett County's 5,508 households earn less than $62,165 a year (±$5,593), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $55,033 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crockett County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,165±$5,593 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,515±$7,916 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,864±$3,053 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5%±3.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.6%±7.0 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5%±2.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5%±2.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Crockett County?
Owners occupy 71.6% of Crockett County's occupied homes and renters 28.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $158,900 by its owner (±$7,341). The median renter pays $857 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crockett County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $158,900±$7,341 | $286,700 | +$36,323 |
| Median gross rent | $857±$89 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2%±10.4 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,203±$94 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.6%±3.8 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,134±21 | 3,143,670 | −280 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±3.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.7%±3.4 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.7%±2.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±1.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Crockett County building?
Builders took permits for 25 new housing units across Crockett County in 2025 (25 single-family), 1.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Crockett County get to work?
87.5% of Crockett County's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Crockett County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8%±2.7 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | −2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 87.5%±2.9 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2%±1.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1%±2.2 pts | 12.9% | +4.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min±1.2 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Crockett County's census tracts?
Crockett County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,810 (Tract 9612) to $67,188 (Tract 9610).
| Tract 961047033961000 | 2,327±280 | $67,188 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 961147033961100 | 3,840±371 | $59,223 |
| Tract 961247033961200 | 1,868±322 | $45,810 |
| Tract 961347033961300 | 2,155±341 | $65,440 |
| Tract 961447033961400 | 3,754±449 | $63,942 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Crockett County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 81st of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 87th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th of 95 |
| Median household income | 38th of 95 |
| Median home value | 77th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 37th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 56th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58th of 95 |
| Median age | 72nd of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Crockett County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.