Crockett County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Crockett County
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Crockett County Courthouse in Alamo
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Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Tennessee |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Named for | Davy Crockett |
| Seat | Alamo |
| Largest city | Bells |
| Area | |
| • Total | 266 sq mi (690 km2) |
| • Land | 266 sq mi (690 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.08%% |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,911  |
| • Density | 54/sq mi (21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
Crockett County is a county found in the state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, about 13,911 people lived there. The main town and county seat is Alamo. Crockett County is part of the larger Jackson, TN area.
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History of Crockett County
Crockett County was created in 1871. It was formed from parts of nearby counties like Haywood, Madison, Dyer, and Gibson. The county is named after David Crockett (1786–1836). He was a famous frontiersman, soldier, and politician from Tennessee. He is also known for defending the Alamo.
In 1883, an important legal case called United States v. Harris involved Crockett County. The Supreme Court made a ruling in this case. It decided that the county's sheriff could not be charged under federal law for certain actions.
Geography of Crockett County
Crockett County covers a total area of about 266 square miles. Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.2 square miles, is water.
Counties Next Door
Crockett County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Gibson County (to the northeast)
- Madison County (to the southeast)
- Haywood County (to the south)
- Lauderdale County (to the west)
- Dyer County (to the northwest)
Protected Natural Areas
Part of the Horns Bluff Refuge is located in Crockett County. This is a special area that helps protect nature.
People of Crockett County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 14,109 | — | |
| 1890 | 15,146 | 7.3% | |
| 1900 | 15,867 | 4.8% | |
| 1910 | 16,076 | 1.3% | |
| 1920 | 17,438 | 8.5% | |
| 1930 | 17,359 | −0.5% | |
| 1940 | 17,330 | −0.2% | |
| 1950 | 16,624 | −4.1% | |
| 1960 | 14,594 | −12.2% | |
| 1970 | 14,402 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 14,941 | 3.7% | |
| 1990 | 13,378 | −10.5% | |
| 2000 | 14,532 | 8.6% | |
| 2010 | 14,586 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 13,911 | −4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2014 |
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The 2020 United States census counted 13,911 people living in Crockett County. There were 5,491 households and 3,700 families.
How People Identify in 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Crockett County, based on the 2020 census.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 10,056 | 72.29% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,879 | 13.51% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.18% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 433 | 3.11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,498 | 10.77% |
Media in Crockett County
Radio Stations
- WTJS Good News 93.1 - WTJS - Alamo - This station plays contemporary Christian music.
Local Newspaper
The Crockett Times is the main newspaper for Crockett County. It is owned and run by local people. The newspaper shares news about communities like Alamo, Bells, Crockett Mills, Friendship, Gadsden, and Maury City. It also covers nearby areas. The Crockett Times is published once a week, every Thursday. It started in 1873 as the Crockett County Sentinel. In 1933, it joined with two other newspapers and was renamed the Crockett Times.
Communities in Crockett County
Cities
Towns
- Alamo (This is the county seat, where the main government offices are.)
- Gadsden
- Maury City
Small Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller places that are not officially cities or towns:
Places to Visit
- Louise Pearson Memorial Arboretum - This is a special garden where many different kinds of trees and plants are grown.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Crockett (Tennessee) para niños
