Whitwell, TN is a small rural town located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 1,771 and a population density of 490 people per square mile, it's a bustling yet welcoming community. One of Whitwell's main attractions is their annual Cornbread Festival which brings in visitors from near and far to enjoy delicious homemade cornbread and live music. Local businesses include Tatum's Bar-B-Q, Whitwell Pizza Café, and Whittlers Deli & Bakery. For year-round outdoor activities, there are several hiking trails, fishing spots, and golf courses nearby. There are also plenty of local organizations such as the Whitwell Rotary Club, Whitwell Lions Club, and the Whitwell Community Group that are actively involved in making the town a better place to live. Finally, for sports fans there’s baseball and football teams that compete against other towns throughout the region.
The population in Whitwell is 1,771. There are 505 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Whitwell is 45.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Whitwell is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Whitwell
- 49.1% are married
- 16.7% are divorced
- 24.7% are married with children
- 20.2% have children, but are single
Race in Whitwell
- 91.3% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander