Cookeville, Tennessee Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

If you're looking for the Population & Steets in Cookville City, TN, you've come to the right place. The city has a population of over 32,000 and is located in the state of Tennessee. The city is home to 25 banks, the largest of which is Regions Bank. The second largest bank in the city is Bank of Putnam County, and there are two branch offices of First Freedom Bank.

In Cookeville City, TN, 90.3% of the population is covered by health insurance. Of that number, 48.4% of the population lives on employee plans. Another 15.1% has Medicaid or Medicare. Among the non-employee population of Cookeville, 1.18% lives on a military or VA plan. Overall, there are four primary care physicians and four mental health providers per thousand people.

Most Cookeville residents commute by vehicle to work. Those who drive alone are the most likely to be in the 30 minute range, with a slightly smaller proportion of those in the 45-minute range. While these numbers are higher than in neighboring zip codes, they still do not indicate that Cookeville residents rely on public transportation. A few people walk to work and take public transportation. This information is based on the latest data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Historically, the city was home to several major railroads. The Tennessee Central Railway, which linked Knoxville and Nashville, had a major depot in the central business district. These railroads carried minerals and coal from East Tennessee to the city. However, the industry declined in the 1960s, and the railroads ceased to operate in the city. In August 2013, construction of a bicycle path was begun in Cookeville.