Roane County, Tennessee
Roane County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Roane County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,181 and a population density of 43 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 53,841 inhabitants. Its county seat is Spencer. The county was created 170 years ago in 1856.
County Snapshot
Roane County at a glance
Roane County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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Tennessee counties
95
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HarrimanPopulation 6,182
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Roane County
| Population | 53,841 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Roane County |
| Area | 1253 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8479,-84.5232 |
| Named for | Spencer Roane |
| Altitude | 1,014 feet / 309 meters |
| Capital | Spencer |
| Establishment | March 11, 1856 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:26:06 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 43 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Roane County is located at 35°50'52"N 84°31'24"W (35.8478600, -84.5232400). It has 5 neighbors: Calhoun County, Clay County, Jackson County, Kanawha County and Wirt County.
Roane County map
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The largest city of Roane County is Harriman with a population of 6,182. Other cities include, Kingston population 5,956, Rockwood population 5,459, Oliver Springs population 3,439 and Midtown population 1,360. See all Roane County cities & populated places.
Roane County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Roane County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harriman | 6,182 | City in Tennessee |
| Kingston | 5,956 | City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States |
| Rockwood | 5,459 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Oliver Springs | 3,439 | Town of the United States |
| Midtown | 1,360 | Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 0 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Roane County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Roane County decreased by 0.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,181 | - | census |
| 2011 | 53,988 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 53,615 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 53,161 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,852 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,770 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,944 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 53,020 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,258 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,382 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 53,841 | 0.85% | estimation process |
People born in Roane County (1)
American judge Larry Starcher was born in Roane County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Roane County, West Virginia county in West Virginia, United States with a population of 13,482 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| 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. |