Tennessee

Hamblen

64,499
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Hamblen

Hamblen, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 10,187. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 64,499.

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

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them East Tennessee Bridge Burning (Unionist), Battle of Mossy Creek, Skirmish at Morristown, Tennessee, and 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202064,499
201062,544
200058,128
199050,480
198049,300
197038,696
196033,092
195023,976
194018,611
193016,616
192015,056
191013,650
190012,728
189011,418
188010,187
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Hamblen

Military engagements that took place in Hamblen, Tennessee.

East Tennessee Bridge Burning (Unionist)
1861
Battle of Mossy Creek
1863
Skirmish at Morristown, Tennessee
1863
Skirmish at Morristown (1864)
1864

Historic places in Hamblen

National Register of Historic Places listings in Hamblen, Tennessee.

Hamblen County Courthouse (Additional Documentation)
Morristown
Bethesda Presbyterian Church (Additional Documentation)
Morristown
St. Paul Presbyterian Church
Lowland
Crockett Tavern Museum
Morristown
Morristown Main Street Historic District
Morristown
Rose School (Additional Documentation)
Morristown
U. S. Post Office
Morristown
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Frequently asked about Hamblen

When does Hamblen first appear in the US census?
Hamblen, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 10,187.
What is the population of Hamblen?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Hamblen had a recorded population of 64,499.
Were any battles fought in Hamblen?
4 documented military engagements took place in Hamblen, including East Tennessee Bridge Burning (Unionist), Battle of Mossy Creek, Skirmish at Morristown, Tennessee.
How many historic places are in Hamblen?
14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hamblen, Tennessee.
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