Tennessee

Weakley

32,902
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Weakley

Weakley, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 4,797. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 32,902.

Its recorded population peaked at 35,021 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 6 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action at Dresden, Skirmish at Dresden, Tennessee, and 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202032,902
201035,021
200034,895
199031,972
198032,896
197028,827
196024,227
195027,962
194029,498
193029,262
192031,053
191031,929
190032,546
189028,955
188024,538
187020,755
186018,216
185014,608
18409,870
18304,797
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Weakley

Military engagements that took place in Weakley, Tennessee.

Action at Dresden
1862
Skirmish at Dresden, Tennessee
1864

Historic places in Weakley

National Register of Historic Places listings in Weakley, Tennessee.

Varsity Theatre
Martin
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Frequently asked about Weakley

When does Weakley first appear in the US census?
Weakley, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 4,797.
What is the population of Weakley?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Weakley had a recorded population of 32,902.
When did Weakley's population peak?
Weakley's recorded population peaked at 35,021 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Weakley?
2 documented military engagements took place in Weakley, including Action at Dresden, Skirmish at Dresden, Tennessee.
How many historic places are in Weakley?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Weakley, Tennessee.
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