Dowelltown, TN Demographics

A map of Dowelltown's Population by Race

Dowelltown, Tennessee has an estimated population of 434, a large increase from the 342 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 1.8% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dowelltown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dowelltown has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dowelltown, that probability was 18.1% in 2020 and 21.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dowelltown is ranked the 398th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dowelltown was ranked the 410th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dowelltown's White Population

384 residents of Dowelltown, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dowelltown is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Dowelltown ranks 192nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dowelltown's White population has grown by an estimated 24.3%. White residents' share of Dowelltown's population has decreased from 90.4% to 88.5%.

Dowelltown is more White than neighboring Alexandria (86.8% White), and Smithville (76% White). Dowelltown is less White than neighboring Liberty (91.9% White), Hickman (98.9% White), and Auburntown (97.5% White).

Dowelltown's Black Population

18 residents of Dowelltown, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dowelltown is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Dowelltown ranks 231st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dowelltown's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Dowelltown's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.1%.

Dowelltown is more Black than neighboring Liberty (0.5% Black), Alexandria (2.3% Black), Hickman (0% Black), Smithville (2% Black), and Auburntown (2.5% Black).

Dowelltown's Asian Population

0 residents of Dowelltown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dowelltown is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Dowelltown ranks 306th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dowelltown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Dowelltown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Dowelltown is less Asian than neighboring Alexandria (0.1% Asian), and Smithville (2.6% Asian).

Dowelltown's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Dowelltown, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dowelltown is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Dowelltown ranks 301st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dowelltown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 137.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Dowelltown's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.4%.

Dowelltown is more Hispanic than neighboring Liberty (1% Hispanic), Alexandria (1.3% Hispanic), Hickman (0% Hispanic), and Auburntown (0% Hispanic). Dowelltown is less Hispanic than neighboring Smithville (18.2% Hispanic).

Dowelltown's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Dowelltown, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dowelltown is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Dowelltown ranks 374th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dowelltown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dowelltown's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.8%.

Dowelltown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Liberty (0% Native American/Other), Hickman (0% Native American/Other), Smithville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Auburntown (0% Native American/Other). Dowelltown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alexandria (2.6% Native American/Other).

Dowelltown's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Dowelltown, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dowelltown is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Dowelltown ranks 199th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dowelltown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 64.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Dowelltown's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.2%.

Dowelltown is more Multiracial than neighboring Hickman (1.1% Multiracial), Smithville (1% Multiracial), and Auburntown (0% Multiracial). Dowelltown is less Multiracial than neighboring Liberty (6.7% Multiracial), and Alexandria (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.