Crockett 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 | Crockett County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,110 | 7,021,394 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 53.1 | 166.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.62% | 0.92% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,494 | 2,766,521 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Crockett County declined by 3.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 13,937 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Crockett County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Crockett County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,746 | $67,486 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.38% | 5.42% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Crockett County is about 13% lower than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Crockett County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $176,500 | $235,307 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $854 | $1,121 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.9% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Crockett County is about 17.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $854 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Crockett County spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Crockett County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 | 44.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,799 | $5,774 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,762 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 621 | 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 Crockett County is about the same as 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
Crockett County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Crockett County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 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
Crockett County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Crockett County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.6 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.9% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.5% | 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 Crockett County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Crockett County, Tennessee?
The population of Crockett County, Tennessee is 14,110, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Crockett County, Tennessee?
The population density of Crockett County, Tennessee is 53.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Crockett County, Tennessee?
The median household income in Crockett County, Tennessee is $58,746, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Crockett County, Tennessee?
The median home price in Crockett County, Tennessee is $176,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Crockett County, Tennessee?
The unemployment rate in Crockett County, Tennessee is 3.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.