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Fairfield Glade

Tennessee · 9,487 residents · 22.999 sq mi
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Fairfield Glade has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,682. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $356,800. With a median age of 71.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,487
+94%since 2000
from 4,885 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
412 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.1
+8%since 2000
from 66.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Fairfield Glade
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,682
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,387
+64%since 2000
from $26,403 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−13%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,310
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+55%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(4,808)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(21)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(139)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(8,665)
Black0.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino4%(376)
Asian1.4%(135)
Other2.7%(258)
Diversity Score20.4%(1,936)
Diversity Score
20
+615%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
21.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 22.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee?

Fairfield Glade, Tennessee has about 9,487 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee?

The typical household in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee earns about $71,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfield Glade, Tennessee expensive?

In Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $356,800, and the typical rent is about $1,310 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee?

About 7.2% of people in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairfield Glade, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,241 residents, a change of about 322 percent over that period.

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