Coffee County, Tennessee

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Coffee County, Tennessee
Coffecocourthouse.JPG
Coffee County Courthouse in Manchester
Map of Tennessee highlighting Coffee County
Location in the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location in the U.S.
Founded January 8, 1836
Named for John Coffee
Seat Manchester
Largest city Tullahoma
Area
 • Total 435 sq mi (1,127 km2)
 • Land 429 sq mi (1,111 km2)
 • Water 5.6 sq mi (15 km2), 1.3%
Population
 • (2010) 52,796
 • Density 123/sq mi (47/km²)
Congressional district 6th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website coffeecountytn.org

Coffee County is a county located in the south central part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the county's population was 52,796.[1] Its county seat is Manchester.[2]

Coffee County is part of the Tullahoma-Manchester, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Coffee County was formed in 1836 from parts of Bedford, Warren, and Franklin counties.[3] It was named for John Coffee, an early European-American settler.[4][5]

Century Farms

Coffee County has twelve Century Farms, the classification for farms that have been operating for more than 100 years. The oldest Century Farm is Shamrock Acres, founded in 1818. Other Century Farms include:[3]

  • Beckman Farm
  • Brown Dairy Farm
  • Carden Ranch
  • Crouch-Ramsey Farm
  • Freeze Farm
  • The Homestead Farm
  • Jacobs Farm
  • Long Farm
  • Shamrock Acres
  • Sunrise View Farm
  • Thomas Farm, site of the Farrar Distillery

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 435 square miles (1,130 km2), of which 429 square miles (1,110 km2) is land and 5.6 square miles (15 km2) (1.3%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

State protected areas

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex Wildlife Management Area (jointly managed by TWRA and USAF)
  • Bark Camp Barrens Wildlife Management Area
  • Hickory Flats Wildlife Management Area
  • Maple Hill Wildlife Management Area
  • May Prairie State Natural Area
  • Normandy Wildlife Management Area (part)
  • Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
  • Short Springs State Natural Area

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1840 8,184
1850 8,351 2.0%
1860 9,689 16.0%
1870 10,237 5.7%
1880 12,894 26.0%
1890 13,827 7.2%
1900 15,574 12.6%
1910 15,625 0.3%
1920 17,344 11.0%
1930 16,801 −3.1%
1940 18,959 12.8%
1950 23,049 21.6%
1960 28,603 24.1%
1970 32,572 13.9%
1980 38,311 17.6%
1990 40,339 5.3%
2000 48,014 19.0%
2010 52,796 10.0%
Est. 2014 53,623 [7] 1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2014[1]
Age pyramid Coffee County[12]

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 48,014 people, 18,885 households, and 13,597 families residing in the county. The population density was 112 people per square mile (43/km²). There were 20,746 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile (19/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.43% White, 3.59% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.91% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 2.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 18,885 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% were married couples living together, 11.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.10% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,898, and the median income for a family was $40,228. Males had a median income of $32,732 versus $21,014 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,137. About 10.90% of families and 14.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.80% of those under age 18 and 15.20% of those age 65 or over.

Events

The Bonnaroo Music Festival has been held annually in the county since 2002.[14]

Points of interest

George Dickel Distillery

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

See also

References

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  4. Carroll Van West, "Coffee County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: 25 June 2013.
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  15. Short Springs State Natural Area, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation website. Retrieved: 25 June 2013.

External links

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