Crockett County, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 80th-largest in Tennessee

The population of Crockett County, Tennessee is 13,937 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 80th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $59,049, the median home value is $134,100, and the median age is 40.2.

The population of Crockett County has declined 4.2% since 2010 (14,589 → 13,973), a -0.31% annualized rate.

Crockett County within Tennessee · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

13,937

Population

-0.31%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$59,049

Median Income

$134,100

Median Home Value

Crockett County covers 266 sq mi of land at 52.5 people per square mile.

About Crockett County, TN

Crockett County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 13,937. It ranks #80 among counties in Tennessee by population. The median age is 40.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Crockett County is $59,049, below the US median of $74,580. 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $134,100, with monthly rent averaging $854. The homeownership rate of 68.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Crockett County reflects 15.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.1 minutes each way.

Crockett County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Crockett County had a population of 14,589 in 2010 and 13,973 in 2024, a -4.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,654 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.30%.

13,973

Population (2024)

14,589

Population (2010)

14,654

Peak (2014)

-0.30%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,589	-	-	estimate
2011	14,563	-26	-0.18%	estimate
2012	14,612	+49	+0.34%	estimate
2013	14,613	+1	+0.01%	estimate
2014	14,654	+41	+0.28%	estimate
2015	14,588	-66	-0.45%	estimate
2016	14,464	-124	-0.85%	estimate
2017	14,443	-21	-0.15%	estimate
2018	14,276	-167	-1.16%	estimate
2019	14,189	-87	-0.61%	estimate
2020	13,905	-284	-2.00%	estimate
2021	13,988	+83	+0.60%	estimate
2022	13,862	-126	-0.90%	estimate
2023	13,991	+129	+0.93%	estimate
2024	13,973	-18	-0.13%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	73.5%
Black or African American	10.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.2

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

19.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

7.5%

15–19

6.2%

20–24

5.9%

25–34

12.9%

35–44

11.4%

45–54

11.6%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

11.2%

75–84

5.9%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 19.4% · Seniors (65+): 19.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$59,049$-8,048 vs state
Mean household income	$79,436
Per-capita income	$32,495
Poverty rate	11.4%+1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	58.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.7%

Manufacturing

17.7%

Construction

9.4%

Education & health care

8.1%

Retail trade

7.7%

Finance & real estate

5.8%

Public administration

5.2%

Information

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Crockett County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

87.3%

Public transit

4.7%

Work from home

24.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$134,100$-122,700 vs state

Median home value

$854

Median rent

68.9%

Homeownership rate

6,114

Total housing units

89.9%

Occupied

10.1%

Vacant

31.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.9%

With health insurance

88.0%

With broadband internet

17.8%

Foreign-born

6.9%

Veterans (18+)

17.5%

With a disability

91.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.0%

High School+

15.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Crockett County, Tennessee has a population of 13,937 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 80th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 52 people per square mile.

The population of Crockett County has declined 4.2% since 2010 (14,589 → 13,973), a -0.31% annualized rate.

The median household income in Crockett County, Tennessee is $59,049, with mean (average) household income of $79,436 and per-capita income of $32,495. 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Crockett County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.5%), Black or African American (10.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Crockett County, Tennessee is 40.2 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Crockett County is $134,100 and median monthly rent is $854. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,114 total housing units, 10.1% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Crockett County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Crockett County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.