Campbell County, TN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Campbell County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,109 | 7,021,394 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 80.5 | 166.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.16% | 0.92% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.9 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,709 | 2,766,521 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Campbell County declined by 2.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 39,568 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Campbell County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Campbell County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,217 | $67,486 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.91% | 5.42% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Campbell County is about 26% lower than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Campbell County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $189,760 | $235,307 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $715 | $1,121 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.3% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Campbell County is about 22.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $715 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Campbell County spend about 54 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 223 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Campbell County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.8 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.6 | 44.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 223 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,922 | $5,774 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,633 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 725 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Tennessee:
Dyer County (16.2 min), Fentress County (16.2 min), Henry County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
Trousdale County (37.0 min), Houston County (36.2 min), Cannon County (33.2 min).
The average commute time in Campbell County is 27 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Campbell County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Campbell County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.4), Davidson County (0.3), Knox County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.1), Van Buren County (0.1), Lauderdale County (0.1).
Health
Campbell County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Campbell County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.8 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 29.1% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.8), Rutherford County (0.8), Wilson County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.8), Lake County (0.8), Hancock County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Campbell County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Campbell County, Tennessee?
The population of Campbell County, Tennessee is 40,109, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Campbell County, Tennessee?
The population density of Campbell County, Tennessee is 80.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Campbell County, Tennessee?
The median household income in Campbell County, Tennessee is $50,217, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Campbell County, Tennessee?
The median home price in Campbell County, Tennessee is $189,760, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Campbell County, Tennessee?
The unemployment rate in Campbell County, Tennessee is 5.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.