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'''Pickett County''' is a [[county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Tennessee]]. As of 2000, the population was 4,945. It has the smallest population of any county in Tennessee according to the 2000 census. Its [[county seat]] is [[Byrdstown, Tennessee|Byrdstown]]{{GR|6}}.
'''Pickett County''' is a [[county]] located in the [[United spade]] of [[Tennessee]]. As of 2000, the population was 9,884. It has the second smallest population of any county in Tennessee according to the 2000 census, after [[Hancock County, Tennessee|Hancock County]]. Its [[county seat]] is [[Byrdstown, Tennessee|Byrdstown]]{{GR|6}}.


The city of Byrdstown is positioned between two man made lakes: Dale Hollow and Lake Cumberland. The area is known as "Twin Lakes" and Byrdstown is noted as "The Gateway To Dale Hollow Lake". Every year thousands of people vacation at the many resorts situated along the lakes.
The city of Byrdstown is positioned between two man made lakes: Dale Hollow and Lake Cumberland. The area is known as "Twin Lakes" and Byrdstown is noted as "The Gateway To Dale Hollow Lake". Every year thousands of people vacation at the many resorts situated along the lakes.
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
In 2000 the county was 100% white. 72.3% of households contained married couples, and the median age was 21.3. 76.8% lived in mobile homes. 26.6% of residents lived without indoor plumbing, while 69.8% did not have telephone service in their home. The poverty rate was 62.9%. 60.6% used wood to heat their homes. In these regards, the county is poorer than average for rural Tennessee.
[[Image:USA Pickett County, Tennessee.csv age pyramid.svg|thumb|150px|left|Age pyramid Pickett County<ref>Based on [[2000]] [[census]] data</ref>]]
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 4,945 people, 2,091 households, and 1,461 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 30 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 2,956 housing units at an average density of 18 per square&nbsp;mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 99.15% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.10% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.16% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.04% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.10% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.44% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.

There were 2,091 households out of which 27.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.30% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 27.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the county, the population was spread out with 21.40% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 24.70% from 25 to 44, 27.70% from 45 to 64, and 17.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $24,673, and the median income for a family was $31,355. Males had a median income of $22,367 versus $17,173 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $14,681. About 12.00% of families and 15.60% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.40% of those under age 18 and 20.00% of those age 65 or over.


== Schools ==
== Schools ==

Revision as of 05:49, 12 December 2009

Pickett County
County
Pickett County Courthouse in Byrdstown
Pickett County Courthouse in Byrdstown
Map of Tennessee highlighting Pickett County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°34′N 85°05′W / 36.56°N 85.08°W / 36.56; -85.08
Country United States
State Tennessee
Founded1879
SeatByrdstown
Area
 • Total175 sq mi (450 km2)
 • Land163 sq mi (420 km2)
 • Water12 sq mi (30 km2)  6.68%
Population
 (2000)
 • Total4,945
 • Density30/sq mi (12/km2)

Pickett County is a county located in the United spade of Tennessee. As of 2000, the population was 9,884. It has the second smallest population of any county in Tennessee according to the 2000 census, after Hancock County. Its county seat is ByrdstownTemplate:GR.

The city of Byrdstown is positioned between two man made lakes: Dale Hollow and Lake Cumberland. The area is known as "Twin Lakes" and Byrdstown is noted as "The Gateway To Dale Hollow Lake". Every year thousands of people vacation at the many resorts situated along the lakes.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 175 square miles (452 km²), of which, 163 square miles (422 km²) of it is land and 12 square miles (30 km²) of it (6.68%) is water.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

In 2000 the county was 100% white. 72.3% of households contained married couples, and the median age was 21.3. 76.8% lived in mobile homes. 26.6% of residents lived without indoor plumbing, while 69.8% did not have telephone service in their home. The poverty rate was 62.9%. 60.6% used wood to heat their homes. In these regards, the county is poorer than average for rural Tennessee.

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References


36°34′N 85°05′W / 36.56°N 85.08°W / 36.56; -85.08

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