Tennessee

Grainger

23,527
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Grainger

Grainger, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 7,367. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 23,527.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Bean's Station Tennessee, Skirmish at Bean's Station Tennessee, Battle of Bean's Station, and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202023,527
201022,657
200020,659
199017,095
198016,751
197013,948
196012,506
195013,086
194014,356
193012,737
192013,369
191013,888
190015,512
189013,196
188012,384
187012,421
186010,962
185012,370
184010,572
183010,066
18207,651
18106,397
18007,367
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Grainger

Military engagements that took place in Grainger, Tennessee.

Bean's Station Tennessee
1863
Skirmish at Bean's Station Tennessee
1863
Battle of Bean's Station
1863
Skirmish at Mossy Creek Tennessee
1863
Skirmish at Bean's Station (First)
1863
Battle of Strawberry Plains TN
1864

Historic places in Grainger

National Register of Historic Places listings in Grainger, Tennessee.

Nance Building
Rutledge
Tate Springs Springhouse (Additional Documentation)
Bean Station
Richland
Blaine
Cocke, William, House
Rutledge
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Frequently asked about Grainger

When does Grainger first appear in the US census?
Grainger, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 7,367.
What is the population of Grainger?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Grainger had a recorded population of 23,527.
Were any battles fought in Grainger?
6 documented military engagements took place in Grainger, including Bean's Station Tennessee, Skirmish at Bean's Station Tennessee, Battle of Bean's Station.
How many historic places are in Grainger?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Grainger, Tennessee.
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