Cumberland County

County Profile Tool
Cumberland County

Population & Demographics

Location

Time Zone

Central Time Zone

Grand Division

East Tennessee

Area (Square Miles)

681.3

County Seat

Crossville

Metropolitan Area

North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

ECD Region

Upper Cumberland

Population

2020 Population

61,372

2024 Population

63,553

Population Change

3.55%

Population Forecast

68,726

Foreign Born Population

1,681

Foreign Born Persons (Percentage of Population)

2.60%

Language Other Than English Spoken At Home

3.40%

Civilian Veteran Population

6,233

Race (Percentage of Population)

White Alone

93.80%

Black or African American, alone

0.90%

American Indian And Alaska Native, alone

0.10%

Asian, alone

0.30%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, alone

0.30%

Some Other Race, alone

0.70%

Two or More Races

3.90%

Hispanic or Latino

3.50%

Age (Percentage of Population)
Male
Female
Total

Under 5 Years Old

Male: 4.00%

Female: 4.50%

Total: 4.30%

Under 18 Years Old

Male: 17.10%

Female: 16.30%

Total: 16.70%

18-64 Years Old

Male: 51.10%

Female: 50.70%

Total: 51.30%

65 Years and Over

Male: 31.80%

Female: 33.00%

Total: 32.40%

Median Age

Male: 52.7

Female: 54.3

Total: 53.5

Housing & Income

Housing & Income

Households

28,195

Homeownership Rate

80.21%

Persons Per Household

2.23

Living In Same House 1 Year & Over

89.21%

Median Home Value

$250,500

Annual Home Sales

898

Median Sale Price of Homes Sold

$320,444

Persons In Households With Income Below Poverty Level

14.40%

Total Personal Income

$3.4B

Personal Income Per Capita

$52,483

County Median Wage

$18.68

Household Income & Benefits
Percent of Household

Less Than $10,000

6.00%

$10,000 to $14,999

4.00%

$15,000 to $24,999

7.10%

$25,000 to $34,999

8.00%

$35,000 to $49,999

16.20%

$50,000 to $74,999

21.00%

$75,000 to $99,999

14.90%

$100,000 to $149,999

14.50%

$150,000 to $199,999

4.50%

$200,000 or More

3.90%

Median Household Income

$60,375

Percentage of Households by Income Range

Tax Structure

Property Tax

Property Tax Rate (County)

$1.14

State Property Tax

None

Assessment Ratio: Residential Property

25%

Assessment Ratio: Farm Property

25%

Assessment Ratio: Commercial/Industrial Property

40%

Assessment Ratio: Public Utility Property

55%

Assessment Ratio: Business Personal Property

30%

State Tax

State Income Tax on Wages

None

State Income Tax: Interest from Bonds and Notes and Dividends from Stock

None (Hall Income tax was fully repealed January 1, 2021)

Excise Tax (State)

6.5% of Tennessee taxable income

Franchise Tax (state)

0.25% of the Tennessee portion of net worth

Unemployment Insurance Tax (state)

2.7% of the first $7,000 in wages for new employers

Sales Tax

State Sales Tax Rate

7.00%

County Sales Tax Rate

2.75%

Local Sales Tax Collections

$35,113,267

Local Sales Tax Collections

$32,991,179

Local Sales Tax Collections Growth

6.40%

State Bond Ratings

Moody's

Aaa

Standard & Poor's

AAA

Fitch

AAA

Debt per Capita

State Debt per Capita

$1,125

County Debt Per Capita

$619

Labor Force

Labor Force Estimates
Tennessee
Cumberland

Labor Force

Tennessee: 3,420,373

Cumberland: 23,188

Employment

Tennessee: 3,303,023

Cumberland: 22,129

Unemployment

Tennessee: 117,350

Cumberland: 1,059

Unemployment Rate

Tennessee: 3.40%

Cumberland: 4.60%

Unemployment Rate*
Tennessee
Cumberland

2021

Tennessee: 4.50%

Cumberland: 5.20%

2022

Tennessee: 3.40%

Cumberland: 4.40%

2023

Tennessee: 3.20%

Cumberland: 4.30%

2024

Tennessee: 3.40%

Cumberland: 4.60%

Unemployment Rate (by percentage)

Industries

Industry
Employment
Establishments
Avg. Annual Wages

Crop and Animal Production

Employment: 319

Establishments: 32

Avg. Annual Wages: $51,753

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

Employment: 92

Establishments: 10

Avg. Annual Wages: $71,759

Utilities

Employment: 35

Establishments: 3

Employment: $89,600

Construction

Employment: 1,059

Establishments: 154

Employment: $61,176

Manufacturing

Employment: 1,912

Establishments: 76

Employment: $55,097

Wholesale Trade

Employment: 478

Establishments: 78

Employment: $57,530

Retail Trade

Employment: 3,194

Establishments: 240

Employment: $35,284

Transportation and Warehousing

Employment: 1,427

Establishments: 50

Employment: $52,339

Information

Employment: 151

Establishments: 57

Employment: $81,569

Finance and Insurance

Employment: 467

Establishments: 96

Employment: $69,089

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

Employment: 352

Establishments: 47

Employment: $66,611

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Employment: 508

Establishments: 171

Employment: $69,810

Management of Companies and Enterprises

Employment: 15

Establishments: 9

Employment: $106,595

Administrative, Support, Waste Management and Remediation

Employment: 1,438

Establishments: 76

Employment: $39,615

Educational Services

Employment: 72

Establishments: 9

Employment: $25,157

Health Care and Social Assistance

Employment: 2,778

Establishments: 209

Employment: $46,942

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

Employment: 641

Establishments: 19

Employment: $27,508

Accommodation and Food Services

Employment: 1,992

Establishments: 123

Employment: $22,113

Other Services (except Public Administration)

Employment: 574

Establishments: 101

Employment: $45,901

Government

Employment: 2,439

Establishments: 37

Employment: $47,429

Total

Employment: 19,947

Establishments: 1,597

Employment: $45,633

Unique Occupations*
Employment
Location Quotient*

Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

Employment: 44

Location Quotient*: 24.99

Rock Splitters, Quarry

Employment: 10

Location Quotient*: 22.42

Fish and Game Wardens

Employment: 10

Location Quotient*: 10.6

Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders

Employment: 15

Location Quotient*: 7.33

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic

Employment: 31

Location Quotient*: 6.96

Key Cluster
Total Employment

Advanced Materials

701

Aerospace & Defense

0

Appliances & Electrical

20

Automotive

14

Business Services

330

Chemicals

136

Distribution & Logistics

2,070

Film, Music & Entertainment

0

Food & Beverage

291

Healthcare & Medical Devices

43

Top Employers

Top County Employers
Estimated Employees
City

Cumberland County Board of Education

Est. Employees: 1,000

City: Crossville

Colinx, Llc

Est. Employees: 850

City: Crossville

Cumberland Medical Center

Est. Employees: 850

City: Crossville

Flowers Bakery of Crossville, LLC

Est. Employees: 563

City: Crossville

Aviagen, Inc.

Est. Employees: 500

City: Crossville

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Est. Employees: 400

City: Crossville

Cumberland County Government

Est. Employees: 400

City: Crossville

Stowers Machinery Corporation

Est. Employees: 390

City: Crossville

Crossville Ceramics

Est. Employees: 350

City: Crossville

Fairfield Glade Community Club

Est. Employees: 316

City: Crossville

Transportation & Logistics

Transportation

Nearest Commercial Service Airport

McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville)

Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport

70

Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport

99

Nearest General Aviation Airport

Crossville Memorial - Whitson Field

Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airport

5,423'

Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes)

22.9

Access of Interstate

I-40

U.S. Highways

70, 127

State Highways

1, 24, 28, 68, 101, 282, 298, 299, 392, 419

Nearest Port (From County Seat)

Lenoir City

Railroads Serving County

Franklin Industries

Education

General Stats
Cumberland
Tennessee

Population Aged 25-64 With High School Degree Or Higher

Cumberland: 90.35%

Tennessee: 90.90%

Population Aged 25-64 With Associate's Degree Or Higher

Cumberland: 25.26%

Tennessee: 41.08%

Population Aged 25-64 With Bachelor's Degree Or Higher

Cumberland: 15.26%

Tennessee: 32.72%

High School Graduation Rate

Cumberland: 93.10%

Tennessee: 92.10%

College Going Rate

Cumberland: 47.00%

Tennessee: 53.60%

Average ACT Score

Cumberland: 19.3

Tennessee: 18.8

High School Graduation Rate
College Going Rate
Average ACT Score
Cumberland County Schools
Enrollment

Elementary Schools

Enrollment: 3,050

High Schools

Enrollment: 2,013

Regional Higher Education Institutions
City
Enrollment

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville - Upper Cumberland

City: Crossville

Enrollment: 768

Health & Public Safety

Doctors

Number of Doctors

49

Overweight & Obesity Prevalence

Adults*

39.5

Children** (Grade 8)

44.7

Regional Hospitals
Number of Beds
City

Cumberland Medical Center, Inc.

Number of Beds: 189

City: Crossville

Crime

Violent Crimes per 1,000 People

2.3

Property Crimes per 1,000 People

9.88

Climate

Climate

Average High Temperature

66.5°F

Average Low Temperature

46.1°F

Average Annual Temperature

56.3°F

Annual Rainfall

64.02"

Elevation (at County Seat)

1,980'

Prevailing Winds

Southwest

Community Information

Crab Orchard

Population

980

Charter Type

General Law Mayor-Alderman

Local Option Sales Tax Rate

2.75%

Phone Number

(931) 484-2815

Retire Tennessee Participant

Yes

Tennessee Downtowns Participant

No

Main Street Participant

No

Crossville

Population

12,428

Charter Type

Private Act

Local Option Sales Tax Rate

2.75%

City Property Tax Rate

$0.60

Phone Number

(931) 484-5113

Retire Tennessee Participant

Yes

Tennessee Downtowns Participant

Yes

Main Street Participant

Yes

Pleasant Hill

Population (2019)

514

Charter Type

Private Act

Local Option Sales Tax Rate

2.75%

Phone Number

(931) 277-3813

Retire Tennessee Participant

Yes

Tennessee Downtowns Participant

No

Main Street Participant

No

Additional Community Information

ThreeStar Certified County

Yes