Overton County, Tennessee

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Overton County
County
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Overton County Courthouse in Livingston
Map of Tennessee highlighting Overton County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
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Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°20′N85°17′W / 36.34°N 85.29°W / 36.34; -85.29
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Tennessee.svg  Tennessee
FoundedSeptember 1806
Named for John Overton [1]
Seat Livingston
Largest townLivingston
Area
 • Total435 sq mi (1,130 km2)
 • Land433 sq mi (1,120 km2)
 • Water1.4 sq mi (4 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total22,511 Increase2.svg
 • Density51/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 6th
Website www.overtoncountytn.com

Overton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,511. [2] Its county seat is Livingston. [3] Overton County is part of the Cookeville, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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History

On May 10, 1933, a half-mile wide F4 tornado struck the small community of Beatty Swamps (also referred to as Bethsadia). The tornado destroyed every structure in the town and either killed or injured nearly every inhabitant, with 33 of the 35 deaths occurring in the area. Much of the area was swept clean of debris, a reaper-binder was thrown 500 yards (460 m), and cars were moved hundreds of feet. [4] [5] [6]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 435 square miles (1,130 km2), of which 433 square miles (1,120 km2) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) (0.3%) is water. [7]

Overton County straddles the Eastern Highland Rim, and generally consists of low, rolling hills divided by narrow creek valleys. The backwaters of Dale Hollow Lake, namely the Mitchell Creek and Big Eagle Creek sections, spill over into the northern part of the county. The county is located on the Cumberland Plateau.

Adjacent counties

State protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1810 5,643—
1820 7,12826.3%
1830 8,24215.6%
1840 9,27912.6%
1850 11,21120.8%
1860 12,63712.7%
1870 11,297−10.6%
1880 12,1537.6%
1890 12,039−0.9%
1900 13,35310.9%
1910 15,85418.7%
1920 17,61711.1%
1930 18,0792.6%
1940 18,8834.4%
1950 17,566−7.0%
1960 14,661−16.5%
1970 14,8661.4%
1980 17,57518.2%
1990 17,6360.3%
2000 20,11814.1%
2010 22,0839.8%
2020 22,5111.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
1790-1960 [9] 1900-1990 [10]
1990-2000 [11] 2010-2014 [2]
Age pyramid Overton County USA Overton County, Tennessee.csv age pyramid.svg
Age pyramid Overton County

2020 census

Overton County racial composition [13]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)21,22394.28%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)860.38%
Native American 600.27%
Asian 610.27%
Other/Mixed 7373.27%
Hispanic or Latino 3441.53%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,511 people, 9,140 households, and 6,220 families residing in the county.

2000 census

As of the census [14] of 2000, there were 20,118 people, 8,110 households, and 5,920 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile (18 people/km2). There were 9,168 housing units at an average density of 21 units per square mile (8.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.59% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 2.28% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 2.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,110 households, out of which 29.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.00% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.00% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 25.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,915, and the median income for a family was $32,156. Males had a median income of $25,287 versus $19,674 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,910. About 12.30% of families and 16.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.40% of those under age 18 and 20.50% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Town

Unincorporated communities

Notable people

Politics

United States presidential election results for Overton County, Tennessee [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 7,91878.89%2,03320.26%860.86%
2016 6,05973.63%1,94523.64%2252.73%
2012 4,77562.30%2,80536.60%841.10%
2008 4,49755.57%3,41942.25%1762.17%
2004 3,94146.31%4,51853.09%510.60%
2000 2,87538.35%4,50760.13%1141.52%
1996 1,75629.11%3,80063.00%4767.89%
1992 1,65724.91%4,48967.49%5057.59%
1988 1,87342.60%2,51157.11%130.30%
1984 2,05442.53%2,74956.92%270.56%
1980 1,86935.49%3,34363.47%551.04%
1976 1,11522.09%3,89777.21%350.69%
1972 1,94754.17%1,57343.77%742.06%
1968 1,25831.25%1,59239.54%1,17629.21%
1964 1,15526.17%3,25873.83%00.00%
1960 1,83143.06%2,38956.19%320.75%
1956 1,50838.44%2,38560.80%300.76%
1952 1,45339.47%2,20960.01%190.52%
1948 91731.57%1,83563.17%1535.27%
1944 93539.14%1,44960.65%50.21%
1940 98836.15%1,71862.86%270.99%
1936 94236.85%1,60862.91%60.23%
1932 66122.75%2,23176.80%130.45%
1928 1,19551.80%1,10547.90%70.30%
1924 90036.33%1,53261.85%451.82%
1920 1,93951.91%1,77947.63%170.46%
1916 1,03039.78%1,51258.40%471.82%
1912 74329.47%1,53160.73%2479.80%

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References

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  2. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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