Powells Crossroads, Tennessee facts for kids
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Powells Crossroads, Tennessee
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Intersection of State Route 283 and State Route 27 in Powells Crossroads
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Location of Powells Crossroads in Marion County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Marion |
| Incorporated | 1976 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.90 sq mi (12.68 km2) |
| • Land | 4.90 sq mi (12.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,296 |
| • Density | 264.65/sq mi (102.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37397
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-60500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1298433 |
Powells Crossroads is a small town located in Marion County, Tennessee, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,296 people lived there. It is part of the larger Chattanooga area, which is a group of cities and towns that are connected.
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Town Location and Features
Powells Crossroads is found in the Sequatchie Valley. This valley is a long, narrow area of land between mountains. The town is built around where two main roads meet: State Route 283 and State Route 27.
Nearby Places
Just west of the town is Whitwell. The Sequatchie River flows between Powells Crossroads and Whitwell. To the east, you can see Walden Ridge, which is a tall mountain ridge. A big part of Walden Ridge is protected as the Prentice Cooper State Forest.
Town Size
The town covers an area of about 12.68 square kilometers (4.9 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Town Population History
The number of people living in Powells Crossroads has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 918 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,098 | 19.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,286 | 17.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,322 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,296 | −2.0% | |
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People in Powells Crossroads
In 2000, there were 1,286 people living in the town. Most people in Powells Crossroads were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
Many homes in the town had families living in them. About 36 out of every 100 homes had children under 18 years old. The average family size was about three people.
Age Groups
The people in Powells Crossroads come from different age groups. In 2000:
- About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 30% were young adults between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 34 years.
See also
In Spanish: Powells Crossroads para niños
