Hollow Rock, Tennessee facts for kids
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Hollow Rock, Tennessee
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Corner of Spring and Main
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Location of Hollow Rock in Carroll County, Tennessee.
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 Hollow Rock, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carroll |
| Incorporated | 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.70 sq mi (4.41 km2) |
| • Land | 1.69 sq mi (4.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 683 |
| • Density | 403.90/sq mi (155.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38342
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-35280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1288081 |
| Website | http://carrollcounty-tn-chamber.com/hollow-rock-1.htm |
Hollow Rock is a small town in Carroll County, Tennessee, USA. In 2020, about 683 people lived there. It's right next to the town of Bruceton and about 70 kilometers (43 miles) northeast of Jackson. The town was officially started in 1911.
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About Hollow Rock's Location
Hollow Rock is located at coordinates 36.035530 degrees North and 88.274916 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.70 square miles (4.41 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Who Lives in Hollow Rock?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 198 | — | |
| 1930 | 428 | 116.2% | |
| 1940 | 422 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 397 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 568 | 43.1% | |
| 1970 | 722 | 27.1% | |
| 1980 | 955 | 32.3% | |
| 1990 | 902 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 963 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 718 | −25.4% | |
| 2020 | 683 | −4.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 963 people living in Hollow Rock. These people made up 379 households and 277 families. The town had about 537 people per square mile.
Most people in Hollow Rock were White (90.24%). About 8.62% were African American. A small number were Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
About 32.2% of the households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (56.2%) were married couples living together. About 10.3% of households had a female head without a husband. About 26.9% were not families.
Almost a quarter (24.3%) of all households had only one person. About 11.1% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.54 people in each household and 3.01 people in each family.
Age and Income
The people in Hollow Rock were spread out by age.
- 26.3% were under 18 years old.
- 7.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 27.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 23.7% were between 45 and 64.
- 15.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the town was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 100.6 males.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Hollow Rock was $27,431. For families, the average income was $33,421. About 13.9% of the town's population lived below the poverty line. This included 12.9% of those under 18 and 16.9% of those 65 or older.
Local Media
Hollow Rock has access to several radio stations and a local newspaper.
Radio Stations You Can Hear
- WRQR-FM 105.5: Plays "Today's Best Music" and features the "Ace & TJ Show" in the morning.
- WTPR-AM 710: Plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
- WTPR-FM 101.7: Also plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
Newspapers in the Area
- Carroll County News-Leader: This newspaper shares local news for the Carroll County area.
Famous People from Hollow Rock
- Patrick Willis: He was a professional middle linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers football team from 2007 to 2014. He was known as a "Pro Bowler," which means he was chosen as one of the best players in the league.
See also
In Spanish: Hollow Rock para niños
