Fentress County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,309 | — | #1,923 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,149 | -31.9% | #2,710 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #492 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,200 | -40.3% | #1,849 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $709 | -39.0% | #2,703 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% | +66.5% | #2,758 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fentress County has a population of 19,309, making it the #1,923 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fentress County is $51,149, ranking #2,710 out of 3,222 counties — 31.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.0% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Fentress County is $168,200 (-40.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $709/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.6%.
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89.1% of residents in Fentress County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% below the national rate.
About Fentress County, Tennessee
Fentress County, Tennessee has a total population of 19,309, making it the 1,923rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fentress County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fentress County is $51,149, which ranks #2,710 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Fentress County is $168,200, 40.3% below the national median. Renters in Fentress County pay a median gross rent of $709 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fentress County, 14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Fentress County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Fentress 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.