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2 Demographics 3 Cities and towns |
Geography
\nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,774 km² (685 mi²). 1,765 km² (682 mi²) of it is land and 9 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.49% water.
Demographics
\nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 46,802 people, 19,508 households, and 14,513 families residing in the county. The population density is 27/km² (69/mi²). There are 22,442 housing units at an average density of 13/km² (33/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.11% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 19,508 households out of which 26.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.80% are married couples living together, 9.60% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.60% are non-families. 22.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.74.
In the county, the population is spread out with 21.40% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 26.30% from 45 to 64, and 20.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $30,901, and the median income for a family is $35,928. Males have a median income of $26,559 versus $20,644 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,808. 14.70% of the population and 11.10% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 21.80% are under the age of 18 and 9.30% are 65 or older.
Cities and towns
\n*Crab Orchard\n*Crossville\n*Fairfield Glade\n*Lake Tansi\n*Pleasant Hill