Tennessee

Crockett

13,911
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Crockett

Crockett, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 14,109. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 13,911.

Its recorded population peaked at 17,438 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 20 percent.

On the ground today, 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202013,911
201014,586
200014,532
199013,378
198014,941
197014,402
196014,594
195016,624
194017,330
193017,359
192017,438
191016,076
190015,867
189015,146
188014,109
Source

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

Historic places in Crockett

National Register of Historic Places listings in Crockett, Tennessee.

Bank of Alamo
Alamo
Fruitvale Historic District
Fruitvale
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Frequently asked about Crockett

When does Crockett first appear in the US census?
Crockett, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 14,109.
What is the population of Crockett?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Crockett had a recorded population of 13,911.
When did Crockett's population peak?
Crockett's recorded population peaked at 17,438 in 1920.
How many historic places are in Crockett?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Crockett, Tennessee.
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