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
36th
Median Household Income $58,750 -21.8% #2,198 / 3,222
32th
Median Age 44.9 years +15.4% #763 / 3,222
76th
Median Home Value $232,600 -17.5% #1,054 / 3,222
67th
Median Gross Rent $818 -29.7% #1,973 / 3,222
39th
Poverty Rate 21.9% +74.1% #2,836 / 3,222
12th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$58,750 −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,198 of 3,222
32th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,059 −32.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,697 of 3,222
16th percentile
Poverty Rate
21.9% +74.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,836 of 3,222
12th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.6% +25.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,725 of 3,222
15th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6% −38.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,884 of 3,222
42th percentile
Mean Commute Time
34.7 min +25.9% vs nat'l
Rank #309 of 3,222
90th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$232,600 −17.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,054 of 3,222
67th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$818 −29.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,973 of 3,222
39th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.0% +21.1% vs nat'l
Rank #953 of 3,222
70th percentile
78.0% Homeownership

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Health

88.1% of residents in Sequatchie County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% below the national rate.

88.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.1% −3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,522 of 3,222
22th percentile

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.