Bledsoe County, Tennessee
Bledsoe County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Bledsoe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,876 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,223 inhabitants. Its county seat is Pikeville. The county was created 219 years ago in 1806.
County Snapshot
Bledsoe County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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PikevillePopulation 1,781
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Quick Facts about Bledsoe County
| Population | 15,223 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Bledsoe |
| Area | 1053 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.08% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.92% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5964,-85.2052 |
| Named for | Anthony Bledsoe |
| Altitude | 873 feet / 266 meters |
| Capital | Pikeville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1807 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:22:55 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 15.42% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Bledsoe County is located at 35°35'47"N 85°12'19"W (35.5964200, -85.2051600). It has 5 neighbors: Cumberland County, Hamilton County, Rhea County, Sequatchie County and Van Buren County.
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The largest city of Bledsoe County is Pikeville with a population of 1,781. Other cities include and Friendship population 660. See all Bledsoe County cities & populated places.
Bledsoe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bledsoe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pikeville | 1,781 | City in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Friendship | 660 | City in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States |
- Pikeville
Demographics
The population of Bledsoe County increased by 15.42% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,876 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,992 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,926 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,910 | 7.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,501 | 4.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,601 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,738 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,895 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,883 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,064 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,223 | 1.04% | estimation process |
People born in Bledsoe County (2)
People born in Bledsoe County, including musician R. E. Winsett, politician and general James G. Spears, .
More notable people
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
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| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |