Whitwell, Tennessee
Whitwell: Human settlement in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America
About
Whitwell is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,699 and a population density of 194 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,719 inhabitants.
The city was created 68 years ago in 1955.
Quick Facts about Whitwell
| Population : | 1,719 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Marion County |
| Postal code : | 37397 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 423 |
| Area : | 8.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 679 feet / 207 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1956 (68 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:17:11 (5th November 2024) |
| Density : | 196 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Whitwell is located at 35°12'5"N 85°31'9"W (35.2014600, -85.5191300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Whitwell
Demographics
The population of Whitwell increased by 1.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,699 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,718 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,726 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,730 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,739 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,745 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,734 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,725 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,726 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,730 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,719 | -0.64% | estimation process |
People born in Whitwell (3)
People born in Whitwell, including baseball player Bennie Tate, Major League Baseball player, scout Hillis Layne, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Ray E. Duke, .
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Schools in Whitwell
College & universities near Whitwell, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221740 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga (TN) | 37403-2598 |
Post offices near Whitwell
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Whitwell Post Office | Whitwell (TN) | 37397 |
Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 3,412 | Tennessee town |
| South Pittsburg | 3,009 | City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States |
| Kimball | 1,453 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Powells Crossroads | 1,352 | City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Monteagle | 1,238 | Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States |
| New Hope | 1,067 | City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States |
| Orme | 107 | Human settlement in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Whitwell distances to largest Tennessee cities
