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The current estimated population of Alamo, Tennessee is 2,468, with 48.9% male and 51.1% female. The town has experienced stable growth, serving as a local agricultural and residential hub within Crockett County.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1853
  • County: Crockett
  • Land area: 2.4 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,028 people per square mile
  • Area code: 731
  • Zip code: 38001

Geography and Location

Alamo, Tennessee is located in the western part of the state, in Crockett County. The town is situated along U.S. Highway 412, providing easy access to larger cities such as Jackson and Dyersburg. Alamo is part of a region known for its agricultural production, with cotton, soybeans, and corn being the primary crops grown in the area. The surrounding landscape features gently rolling farmland, and the town itself offers a quiet, small-town environment. Alamo serves as the county seat of Crockett County and is known for its strong sense of community and local history. Its location near the Hatchie River provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, including fishing and wildlife viewing.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.0 years
Median household income: $25,750
Median house value: $68,900

Population by Race

Races in Alamo:

  • White Non-Hispanic (75.3%)
  • Black (21.3%)
  • Hispanic (2.3%)
  • Other race (1.4%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

Ancestries: United States (15.3%), Irish (6.9%), German (4.6%), English (2.9%), Scotch-Irish (1.8%), Scottish (1.1%).

Elevation: 367 feet

Land area: 2.2 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alamo

  • High school or higher: 65.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alamo town

  • Never married: 18.5%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -255 (-9.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alamo:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alamo:

  • MC KELLAR-SIPES REGIONAL (about 21 miles; JACKSON, TN; Abbreviation: MKL)
  • MILLINGTON MUNI (about 60 miles; MILLINGTON, TN; Abbreviation: NQA)
  • MEMPHIS INTL (about 79 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Abbreviation: MEM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alamo:

  • THORNTON (about 10 miles; BROWNSVILLE, TN; Abbreviation: 47M)
  • HUMBOLDT MUNI (about 18 miles; HUMBOLDT, TN; Abbreviation: M53)
  • ARNOLD FIELD (about 21 miles; HALLS, TN; Abbreviation: M31)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alamo:

  • UNION UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; JACKSON, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,144)
  • JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 24 miles; JACKSON, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,534)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 44 miles; MARTIN, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,131)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 66 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 72 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 72 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 72 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,019)

Schools

Public high school in Alamo:

  • CROCKETT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 733; Location: 2014 HWY 88; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Alamo:

  • CROCKETT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 655; Location: 497 NORTH CAVALIER DR; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ALAMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 486; Location: 264 E PARK ST; Grades: KG – 06)

Libraries

Library in Alamo:

  • CROCKETT COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $67,306; Location: 258 E. CHURCH STREET; 28,843 books; 263 audio materials; 557 video materials; 43 serial subscriptions)

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