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Fairgarden

Tennessee · 481 residents · 1.731 sq mi
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Fairgarden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $137,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
481
−2%since 2019
from 493 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
278 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 285 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
−6%since 2019
from 48.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
190343496648801201020202024Fairgarden
2024262
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,688
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,719 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,500
+5%since 2019
from $19,607 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 22.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $146,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 90.3% in 2019
21.8% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+13%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(493)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(441)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(16)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(55)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+3%since 2019
from 20.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 90.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 61.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
23.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
Female
76.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairgarden, Tennessee?

Fairgarden, Tennessee has about 481 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairgarden, Tennessee?

The typical household in Fairgarden, Tennessee earns about $34,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairgarden, Tennessee expensive?

In Fairgarden, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $137,500.

How educated are people in Fairgarden, Tennessee?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fairgarden, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairgarden, Tennessee?

About 0.0% of people in Fairgarden, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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