Dowelltown, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dowelltown, Tennessee
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Sign in Dowelltown
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Location of Dowelltown in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 342 |
| • Density | 454.79/sq mi (175.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37059
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| Area code(s) | 615 |
| FIPS code | 47-21420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1313913 |
Dowelltown is a small town located in DeKalb County, Tennessee, in the United States. In 2010, about 355 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 342. It's a quiet place in the heart of Tennessee.
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Exploring Dowelltown's Location
Dowelltown is found at a specific spot on the map. Its coordinates are 36.013127 degrees North and 85.943054 degrees West. These numbers help us pinpoint its exact location on Earth.
The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (or 1.95 square kilometers). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Dowelltown?
The number of people living in Dowelltown has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 210 | — | |
| 1890 | 233 | 11.0% | |
| 1950 | 262 | — | |
| 1960 | 279 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 329 | 17.9% | |
| 1980 | 341 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 308 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 302 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 355 | 17.5% | |
| 2020 | 342 | −3.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 302 people living in Dowelltown. These people lived in 134 different homes. Many of these homes were families living together.
Community Life
About 27.6% of the homes in Dowelltown had children under 18 living there in 2000. Half of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average home had about 2.25 people. For families, the average size was around 2.86 people.
Age Groups
The population in Dowelltown is made up of different age groups. In 2000:
- About 24.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 28.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 15.6% were 65 years or older.
The median age in Dowelltown was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
Images for kids
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Post office in Dowelltown
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Dowelltown United Methodist Church
See also
In Spanish: Dowelltown (Tennessee) para niños
