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Fairfield Glade

Tennessee · 9,152 residents · 22.999 sq mi
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Fairfield Glade has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,785. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $220,500. With a median age of 70.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 70.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,152
+87%since 2000
from 4,885 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
398 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
70.6
+7%since 2000
from 66.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Fairfield Glade
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,785
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,062
+25%since 2000
from $26,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
10.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+17%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(8,581)
Black0.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(205)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other2.2%(201)
Diversity Score13.4%(1,225)
Diversity Score
13
+369%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
19.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee?

Fairfield Glade, Tennessee has about 9,152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee earns about $58,785 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 $220,500, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee?

About 31.1% 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 10.1% 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 6,906 residents, a change of about 307 percent over that period.

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