Crossville Special Census counts 11,564 residents, an increase of 542 residents meaning more tax revenue

The final census count, according to Arnold Harbolt, the contractor hired to perform the census, was 11,564, with an increase of 542 city residents over the previous census in 2016 of 11,022.

The Crossville Special Census has been concluded and will be submitted for verification to the Upper Cumberland Development District.

Harbolt also told the council that the list of 5,909 addresses he was originally given had some problems. He added that the total occupied addresses were actually 5,319. The total population includes 91 occupants in group homes.

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The amount budgeted for the census was $50,000 and the cost of the census was $35,104 with the cost of certification at $1656.40 for a total cost of $36,760.46. The project came in well under the budget of $50,000 for the census.

The current amount of state shared taxes per person in the City of Crossville is $112.86 and based on the additional population of 542, the first year an additional estimated revenue amount of $61,170.12 is expected. In addition, that amount is expected to continue and possibly rise for the next 4 years. The total increase in revenue is estimated to be around $244,000. Council member J. H. Graham said the census that he had spearheaded was more than worth the cost.  

Crossville officials are asking residents to return special census form or respond online.

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If you received a City of Crossville Census letter in the mail and haven't returned it yet, look for a knock on your door in November.

The city must field check residential addresses that do not return the form or submit their information through the online form at this link.  Crossville Census Page

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The census will help the city determine the current population within the Crossville city limits and can help the city receive additional funding from state shared taxes. The state distributes certain tax revenues to the municipalities based on the population. In fact, the amount per year per resident is currently about $113 per person per year. The state funding helps to keep Crossville's property taxes down.

State shared taxes currently make up 7 percent of the city's total budget. City officials are expecting a substantial increase in the population since Crossville last census in 2014. Since that time a number of new apartments and residential areas have been built.

The Census information required by the State of Tennessee includes the residential address and the first and last name of each resident. The information provided with the census form will only be used for this census.
If you need additional information, feel free to contact Arnold Harbolt at Crossville City Hall. The number is (931) 484-5113 extension 5140 or email to census@crossvilletn.gov

Crossville city special census underway. Citizen help can keep taxes down by retuning form.

If you live in the city limits of Crossville, you probably have received a letter in the mail asking you to complete a special census form the city is currently conducting.

The form will help the city determine the current population within the city limits and can help the city receive additional funding from state shared taxes. The state distributes certain tax revenues to the municipalities based on the population. In fact, the amount per year per resident is currently about $113 per person per year. The state funding helps to keep Crossville's property taxes down.

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State shared taxes currently make up 7 percent of the city's budget. City officials are expecting a substantial increase in the population since Crossville last census in 2014. Since that time a number of new apartments and residential areas have been built.

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The Census information required by the State of Tennessee includes the residential address and the first and last name of each resident. The information provided with the census form will only be used for this census.

City officials encourage residents to return the census form in the postage-paid envelope because that dramatically helps reduce the cost of the census as the city must field check residential addresses that do not return the form. If you have misplaced your form or know a city resident who did not receive one, extra copies are available at city hall.

You are asked to return the form no later than October 31. If you need additional information, feel free to contact Arnold Harbolt at Crossville City Hall. The number is (931) 484-5113 extension 5140 or email to census@crossvilletn.gov