Townsend, Tennessee
Townsend: City in Blount County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United State
About
Townsend is a city located in the county of Blount in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 448 and a population density of 80 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 477 inhabitants.
The city was created 123 years ago in 1900.
Quick Facts about Townsend
| Population : | 477 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Blount County |
| Postal code : | 37882 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 865 |
| Area : | 5.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,070 feet / 326 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1901 (123 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:31:14 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 85 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Townsend is located at 35°40'31"N 83°45'21"W (35.6753700, -83.7557300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Townsend
Demographics
The population of Townsend increased by 6.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 448 | - | census |
| 2011 | 420 | -6.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 420 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 420 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 419 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 422 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 425 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 427 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 445 | 4.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 462 | 3.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 477 | 3.14% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Townsend
1 Great Smoky Mountains Association - Cades Cove Visitor Center
5686 Cades Cove Loop Rd, Townsend, TN 37882, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Cade's Cove Scenic Loop
Cades Cove Loop Rd, Townsend, TN 37882, United States ➦ Show Map
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505 Old Cades Cove Rd, Townsend, TN 37882, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Swinging Bridge
7802 W Old Hwy 73, Townsend, TN 37882, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Townsend (1)
American football player and coach (1920-2007) Buster Ramsey was born in Townsend
Schools in Townsend
College & universities near Townsend, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220710 | Maryville College | Maryville (TN) | 37804-5907 |
Post offices near Townsend
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Townsend Post Office | Townsend (TN) | 37882 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Townsend , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, USA with a population of 9,448 people.
- Townsend , Delaware town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States with a population of 2,764 people.
- Townsend , Montana city in Montana, USA with a population of 2,220 people.
- Townsend , Wisconsin town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,005 people.
Other cities in Blount County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Blount County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maryville | 29,995 | City in Tennessee, USA |
| Red Bank | 11,881 | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Alcoa | 10,382 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Fairview | 9,599 | City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Eagleton Village | 5,052 | Census designated place |
| Louisville | 4,139 | Human settlement in Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Watertown | 1,536 | City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States |
| Friendsville | 902 | Human settlement in Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Rockford | 851 | City in Tennessee, United States |
