U.S. County · Profile

Fentress County

19.7KTotal Population
39Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+18.54%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Fentress County has a population of 19,696 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Fentress County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.9%18,888
Two or More Races2.8%551
Hispanic or Latino1.8%355
Some Other Race0.4%79
Black or African American0.3%59
Asian0.3%59
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%39
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%20

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Fentress County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$47,884
35.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,595
35.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.2%
75.7% above national average
Median Age
46.3 years

Income & Poverty

$47,884Median Household Income
$24,595Per Capita Income
20.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,884$56,432
Families$54,716$68,009
Married-couple Families$54,716$61,282
Nonfamily Households$27,698$29,914

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Fentress County, Tennessee.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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