Dowelltown, Tennessee
Dowelltown: Human settlement in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States of America
About
Dowelltown is a city located in the county of DeKalb in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 355 and a population density of 175 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 409 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Dowelltown
| Population : | 409 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | DeKalb County |
| Postal code : | 37059 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 615 |
| Area : | 2.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 577 feet / 176 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:03:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 201 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dowelltown is located at 36°0'54"N 85°56'37"W (36.0150600, -85.9436000).
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Demographics
The population of Dowelltown increased by 13.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 355 | - | census |
| 2011 | 366 | 3.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 367 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 372 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 375 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 377 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 381 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 389 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 394 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 402 | 1.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 409 | 1.71% | estimation process |
Schools in Dowelltown
College & universities near Dowelltown, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219949 | Cumberland University | Lebanon (TN) | 37087 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Dowelltown, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
Post offices near Dowelltown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dowelltown Post Office | Dowelltown (TN) | 37059 |
Other cities in DeKalb County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in DeKalb County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Smithville | 4,978 | City in Tennessee |
| Alexandria | 1,020 | Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee |
