Sequatchie County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47153 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,809 | — | #2,051 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,750 | -21.8% | #2,198 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.9 years | +15.4% | #763 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $232,600 | -17.5% | #1,054 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | -29.7% | #1,973 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% | +74.1% | #2,836 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sequatchie County has a population of 16,809, making it the #2,051 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sequatchie County is $58,750, ranking #2,198 out of 3,222 counties — 21.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.9% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.
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The median home value in Sequatchie County is $232,600 (-17.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $818/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.0%.
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88.1% of residents in Sequatchie County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% below the national rate.
About Sequatchie County, Tennessee
Sequatchie County, Tennessee has a total population of 16,809, making it the 2,051st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sequatchie County is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sequatchie County is $58,750, which ranks #2,198 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
The median home value in Sequatchie County is $232,600, 17.5% below the national median. Renters in Sequatchie County pay a median gross rent of $818 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sequatchie County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.7 min.
Sequatchie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Sequatchie 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.