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Byrdstown, TN
Town in Pickett County, Tennessee.
Population
1,141
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
767
ZIP codes
0
Byrdstown and its ZIP codes
Byrdstown at a glance
- Byrdstown is about 4.5 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,000 a year, 61% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,400 (43% below Tennessee) and median rent is $307 a month.
Local data for Byrdstown, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Byrdstown, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,000
Poverty rate
24.1%
Median home value
$163,400
Median rent
$307/mo
Homeownership
51.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (127), German Americans (67), French Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pickett County. PPP loans are for Byrdstown.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,278
898 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,749
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.2M
FY 2026, $8,443 per person
How people get to work
Byrdstown, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Byrdstown, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
187
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 27°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Byrdstown, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
25.4%
U.S. 12.8% +12.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Byrdstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Albany, KYCity | 8.2 mi | 2.3 |
| JamestownCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| LivingstonTown | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| AllardtCity | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| Burkesville, KYCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| HilhamCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| CelinaCity | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| GrimsleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 10.9 |
| Monticello, KYCity | 24 mi | 6.1 |
| Marrowbone, KYCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| ClarkrangeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 10.2 |
| Jamestown, KYCity | 28 mi | 3.7 |
| Dodson BranchCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 11.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Byrdstown, TN in?
- Byrdstown is in Pickett County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Byrdstown, TN?
- About 1,141 people live in Byrdstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Byrdstown?
- Nearby places include Albany, KY (8.2 mi), Jamestown (15 mi), Livingston (16 mi), Allardt (19 mi), Burkesville, KY (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023