Sullivan County, Tennessee
Sullivan County: county in New York, United States
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Sullivan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 156,823 and a population density of 61 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 158,755 inhabitants. Its county seat is Monticello. The county was created 217 years ago in 1808.
County Snapshot
Sullivan County at a glance
Sullivan 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
Open related pagesLargest city
KingsportPopulation 54,112
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Sullivan County
| Population | 158,755 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Sullivan County, Sullivan County, Sullivan County, Sullivan County, Sullivan County |
| Area | 2582 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.5129,-82.3041 |
| Named for | John Sullivan |
| Altitude | 1,237 feet / 377 meters |
| Capital | Monticello |
| Establishment | January 01, 1809 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:31:21 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 61 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sullivan County is located at 36°30'47"N 82°18'15"W (36.5129200, -82.3041400). It has 5 neighbors: Delaware County, Orange County, Ulster County, Pike County and Wayne County.
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The largest city of Sullivan County is Kingsport with a population of 54,112. Other cities include, Bristol population 27,142, Walnut Hill population 2,394 and Bluff City population 1,670. See all Sullivan County cities & populated places.
Sullivan County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sullivan County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | 54,112 | The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee. |
| Bristol | 27,142 | City in Tennessee |
| Blountville | 3,074 | Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee |
| Walnut Hill | 2,394 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Bluff City | 1,670 | City in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America |
Official website of Sullivan County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Sullivan County increased by 1.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 156,823 | - | census |
| 2011 | 156,876 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 156,322 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 156,185 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 156,404 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 156,199 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 156,182 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 156,924 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 157,599 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 158,348 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 158,755 | 0.26% | estimation process |
People born in Sullivan County (8)
People born in Sullivan County, including American-born Broadway stage actor John C. Rice, politician Samuel Beakes, dentist Sanford Christie Barnum, .
More notable people
- David G. Friehling (American people convicted of tax crimes) he was born in 27/11/1959
- Gale H. Stalker (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1889
- Joseph "Diamond Joe" Reynolds (businessman) he was born in 11/06/1819
- Orrie Hitt (American writer) he was born in 27/10/1916
- Newcomb Clark (American politician) he was born in 23/09/1840
Other places with the same name (5)
- Sullivan County, New York county in New York, United States with a population of 75,802 people.
- Sullivan County, New Hampshire county in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 43,267 people.
- Sullivan County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 20,578 people.
- Sullivan County, Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 6,033 people.
- Sullivan County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 5,913 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. |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Wilson County | 148,130 | County in Tennessee, United States |