Fayette County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,267 | — | #1,143 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $88,456 | +17.7% | #340 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.4 years | +21.9% | #417 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $340,800 | +20.9% | #458 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $902 | -22.4% | #1,432 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | -18.5% | #854 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fayette County has a population of 43,267, making it the #1,143 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fayette County is $88,456, ranking #340 out of 3,222 counties — 17.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.3% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Fayette County is $340,800 (+20.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $902/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.4%.
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92.6% of residents in Fayette County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Fayette County, Tennessee
Fayette County, Tennessee has a total population of 43,267, making it the 1,143rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fayette County is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fayette County is $88,456, which ranks #340 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Fayette County is $340,800, 20.9% above the national median. Renters in Fayette County pay a median gross rent of $902 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fayette County, 27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.2 min.
Fayette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (25.0%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Fayette County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.