More about Cookeville Cookeville is a city located in Putnam County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 23,923. The 2004 Census estimate of Cookevilles population is 27,648, and the combined total of those living in Cookevilles ZIP codes in 2000 is 55,448. It is the county seat of Putnam County6 and home to Tennessee Technological University. It is recognized as one of the countrys micropolitan areas, smaller towns which nevertheless function as significant economic hubs. With a 2004 population of 97,528, Cookeville is Tennessees largest micropolitan area. The Cookeville Micropolitan Area is also ranked as having the strongest economy among Tennessees micropolitan areas. Cookeville Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 23,923 people, 9,938 households, and 5,316 families residing in the city. The population density is 422.5/km² (1,094.5/mi²). There are 10,746 housing units at an average density of 189.8/km² (491.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 91.11% White, 2.91% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.88% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 2.61% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. 4.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 9,938 households out of which 22.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% are married couples living together, 10.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.5% are non-families. 34.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.19 and the average family size is 2.83. In the city the population is spread out with 18.0% under the age of 18, 25.2% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.8 males. The median income for a household in the city is $26,533, and the median income for a family is $39,623. Males have a median income of $28,013 versus $21,710 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,684. 23.2% of the population and 13.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.1% of those under the age of 18 and 18.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Today...Increasing clouds. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight...Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms developing. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Sunday...Showers and thunderstorms likely...Mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Light northwest winds becoming calm after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent. Monday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light north winds. Monday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Tuesday...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Wednesday...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Wednesday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Lows in the upper 60s. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Lows in the upper 60s. Friday...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

