Time Zone: Sullivan County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Blountville is the Seat for Sullivan County.
Sullivan County was founded in 1779 and was created by taking area from WashingtonCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Sullivan had a population of 154,552 people. This is an increase of 0.98% since the last Census (which gave a population of 153,048 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Sullivan represented 2.69% of the total population of Tennessee, making it the state's 6th most populous county (out of 95 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 156,823 | +2.47% | +1.47% since 2009 |
2009 | 154,552 | +0.98% | +0.33% since 2008 |
2008 | 154,039 | +0.65% | +0.35% since 2007 |
2007 | 153,500 | +0.3% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 153,048 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Sullivan County Census Page for Sullivan County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Sullivan County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Sullivan County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Kingsport | 44,758 | 44,905 | 0.33% decrease |
Bristol | 25,821 | 24,821 | 4.03% increase |
Bluff City | 1,681 | 1,559 | 7.83% increase |
Websites for Sullivan County
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