Pegram, Tennessee facts for kids
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Pegram, Tennessee
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| Motto(s):
"A Community of Neighbors"
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Location of Pegram in Cheatham County, Tennessee.
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 Pegram, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Pegram, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Tennessee | ||
| County | Cheatham | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 7.25 sq mi (18.77 km2) | ||
| • Land | 7.25 sq mi (18.77 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,072 | ||
| • Density | 285.87/sq mi (110.38/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
37143
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| Area code(s) | 615 | ||
| FIPS code | 47-57480 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1297122 | ||
Pegram is a small town located entirely within Cheatham County, Tennessee, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,072 people lived there.
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What is Pegram Like?
The United States Census Bureau says that Pegram covers about 7.25 square miles (or 18.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers inside the town's borders.
Who Lives in Pegram?
The United States Census is like a big count of all the people living in the country. It happens every ten years. This helps us understand how many people live in different places and what their communities are like.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Pegram has changed over the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,081 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,371 | 26.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,146 | 56.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,093 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,072 | −1.0% | |
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What is Pegram's Population Like?
In 2020, there were 2,072 people living in Pegram. These people made up 911 households, and 717 of those were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Pegram, based on the 2020 census:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,906 | 91.99% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 44 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.34% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 56 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 | 2.85% |
Famous People from Pegram
Pegram is the birthplace of Horace McCoy. He was a well-known novelist and a Hollywood screenwriter. One of his most famous books is They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
See also
In Spanish: Pegram (Tennessee) para niños
