Powells Crossroads, TN Demographics

A map of Powells Crossroads's Population by Race

Powells Crossroads, Tennessee has an estimated population of 1,498, a large increase from the 1,296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Powells Crossroads, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Powells Crossroads 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 Powells Crossroads, that probability was 9.1% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Powells Crossroads is ranked the 256th 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). Powells Crossroads was ranked the 262nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Powells Crossroads's White Population

1,412 residents of Powells Crossroads, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Powells Crossroads is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Powells Crossroads ranks 30th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powells Crossroads's White population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Powells Crossroads's population has decreased from 95.3% to 94.3%.

Powells Crossroads is more White than neighboring Whitwell (87.2% White), Lone Oak (87.3% White), and Signal Mountain (92.8% White). Powells Crossroads is less White than neighboring Griffith Creek (100% White), and Sequatchie (98.9% White).

Powells Crossroads's Black Population

0 residents of Powells Crossroads, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Powells Crossroads is significantly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Powells Crossroads ranks 457th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powells Crossroads's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Powells Crossroads's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Powells Crossroads is less Black than neighboring Whitwell (0.8% Black), Sequatchie (1.1% Black), and Signal Mountain (0.6% Black).

Powells Crossroads's Asian Population

0 residents of Powells Crossroads, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Powells Crossroads is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Powells Crossroads ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powells Crossroads's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Powells Crossroads's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Powells Crossroads is less Asian than neighboring Whitwell (0.3% Asian), Lone Oak (7% Asian), and Signal Mountain (1.2% Asian).

Powells Crossroads's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Powells Crossroads, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Powells Crossroads is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Powells Crossroads ranks 413th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powells Crossroads's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 183.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Powells Crossroads's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.4%.

Powells Crossroads is more Hispanic than neighboring Griffith Creek (0% Hispanic), Sequatchie (0% Hispanic), and Signal Mountain (1.2% Hispanic). Powells Crossroads is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitwell (9.3% Hispanic), and Lone Oak (3.9% Hispanic).

Powells Crossroads's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Powells Crossroads, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Powells Crossroads is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Powells Crossroads ranks 406th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powells Crossroads's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Powells Crossroads's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Powells Crossroads is less Native American/Other than neighboring Signal Mountain (0.6% Native American/Other).

Powells Crossroads's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Powells Crossroads, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Powells Crossroads is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Powells Crossroads ranks 360th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Powells Crossroads's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Powells Crossroads's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.3%.

Powells Crossroads is more Multiracial than neighboring Griffith Creek (0% Multiracial), Lone Oak (1.7% Multiracial), and Sequatchie (0% Multiracial). Powells Crossroads is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitwell (2.5% Multiracial), and Signal Mountain (3.6% 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.