Crossville is a city located in Cumberland County Tennessee. Crossville has a 2024 population of 12,836. It is also the county seat of Cumberland County. Crossville is currently growing at a rate of 1.45% annually and its population has increased by 6.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,098 in 2020.
The average household income in Crossville is $61,665 with a poverty rate of 19.46%. The median age in Crossville is 40.8 years: 39.6 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crossville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,185 | 91.19% |
| Black or African American | 418 | 3.41% |
| Two or more races | 319 | 2.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 275 | 2.24% |
| Other race | 48 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,496 | 2.13 | 54 | 46 |
| Non Family | 2,495 | 1.21 | 43 | 57 |
| Married | 2,387 | 2.92 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Female | 491 | 2.99 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Male | 123 | 2.17 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
54.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 824 | 9.26% |
| Associates Degree | 504 | 5.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 978 | 10.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 659 | 7.4% |
| High School Graduate | 3,947 | 44.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 287 | 3.22% |
| Some College | 1,701 | 19.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,986 | 7,194 | 1,559 |
| Hispanic | 407 | 207 | 29 |
| Black | 331 | 245 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 185 | 55 |
| Islander | 84 | 50 | 0 |
| Other Race | 33 | 33 | 8 |
| Asian | 20 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,944 | $60,568 | $43,389 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,297 | $97,930 | $60,278 |
| High School Graduate | $24,717 | $44,050 | $16,130 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,863 | $19,707 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,452 | $42,411 | $23,506 |
| Some College | $32,047 | $40,825 | $30,471 |
$30,452
Average Earnings
$42,411
Average Male
$23,506
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.36% of Crossville residents speak only English, while 5.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,265 | 1,781 | 17.35% |
| Hispanic | 1,009 | 301 | 29.83% |
| Black | 366 | 197 | 53.83% |
| Multiple | 295 | 52 | 17.63% |
19.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.47%
Male Poverty Rate
18.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crossville is Black, with 53.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crossville is White, with 17.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.79% |
| High School | 19.01% |
| Some College | 18.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.04% |
| Female Employed | 13.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.74% |
| Male Employed | 8.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,931 | $78,959 |
| Households | $50,672 | $61,665 |
| Married Families | $77,661 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,023 | $39,573 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
694
Number of Veterans
528
Male Veterans
166
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 281 |
| Second Gulf War | 154 |
| First Gulf War | 140 |
| World War II | 71 |
| Korea | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 313 |
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 35 to 54 | 122 |
| 55 to 64 | 86 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 678 | 7.13% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.49% |
| Other Race | 8 | 16.67% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.39%
Born in Crossville
95.27%
Native Born
4.73%
Foreign Born
3.38%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
95.27% of Crossville residents were born in the United States, with 47.39% having been born in Tennessee. 3.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,759 | 184 | 1.36% |
| 2028 | 13,575 | 185 | 1.38% |
| 2027 | 13,390 | 185 | 1.4% |
| 2026 | 13,205 | 184 | 1.41% |
| 2025 | 13,021 | 185 | 1.44% |
| 2024 | 12,836 | 184 | 1.45% |
| 2023 | 12,652 | 208 | 1.67% |
| 2022 | 12,444 | 219 | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 12,225 | 127 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 12,098 | 263 | 2.22% |
| 2019 | 11,835 | 160 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 11,675 | 170 | 1.48% |
| 2017 | 11,505 | 70 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 11,435 | 56 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 11,379 | 56 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 11,323 | 69 | 0.61% |
| 2013 | 11,254 | 82 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 11,172 | 161 | 1.46% |
| 2011 | 11,011 | 143 | 1.32% |
| 2010 | 10,868 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,981 | 2,051 | 29.6% |
| 1990 | 6,930 | 536 | 8.38% |
| 1980 | 6,394 | 1,013 | 18.83% |
| 1970 | 5,381 | 713 | 15.27% |
| 1960 | 4,668 | -9,091 | -66.07% |