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Alamo, TN
Town in Crockett County, Tennessee.
Population
2,311
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,052
ZIP codes
0
Alamo and its ZIP codes
Alamo at a glance
- Alamo is about 6.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,063 a year, 22% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,500 (51% below Tennessee) and median rent is $889 a month.
Local data for Alamo, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alamo, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,063
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$141,500
Median rent
$889/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (353), Irish Americans (351), German Americans (286).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crockett County. PPP loans are for Alamo.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,214
3,856 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,889
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $7,457 per person
How people get to work
Alamo, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alamo, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
379
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alamo, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Alamo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellsCity | 4.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Maury CityTown | 6.6 mi | 1.1 |
| GadsdenTown | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| FriendshipCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| HumboldtCity | 12 mi | 10.4 |
| Three WayCity | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| TrentonCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 16 mi | 9.9 |
| GibsonTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| GatesTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| HallsTown | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| JacksonCity | 18 mi | 58.7 |
| MedinaCity | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| FowlkesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| DyerCity | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| MercerCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alamo, TN in?
- Alamo is in Crockett County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Alamo, TN?
- About 2,311 people live in Alamo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alamo?
- Nearby places include Bells (4.2 mi), Maury City (6.6 mi), Gadsden (7 mi), Friendship (12 mi), Humboldt (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023