Tennessee

Campbell

39,272
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Campbell

Campbell, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 2,668. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 39,272.

Its recorded population peaked at 40,716 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Action at Jacksboro, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202039,272
201040,716
200039,854
199035,079
198034,923
197026,045
196027,936
195034,369
194031,131
193026,827
192028,265
191027,387
190017,317
189013,486
188010,005
18707,445
18606,712
18506,068
18406,149
18305,110
18204,244
18102,668
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Campbell

Military engagements that took place in Campbell, Tennessee.

Action at Jacksboro
1863

Historic places in Campbell

National Register of Historic Places listings in Campbell, Tennessee.

U.S. Post Office and Mine Rescue Station
Jellico
LaFollette House
LaFollette
Smith-Little-Mars House (Additional Documentation)
Speedwell
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Frequently asked about Campbell

When does Campbell first appear in the US census?
Campbell, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 2,668.
What is the population of Campbell?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Campbell had a recorded population of 39,272.
When did Campbell's population peak?
Campbell's recorded population peaked at 40,716 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Campbell?
1 documented military engagement took place in Campbell, including Action at Jacksboro.
How many historic places are in Campbell?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Campbell, Tennessee.
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