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Fairmount

Tennessee · 2,825 residents · 4.189 sq mi
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Fairmount is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,981. Population has grown 15% since 2009. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $264,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 105% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,825
+15%since 2009
from 2,453 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Population density
674 / sq mi
+15%since 2009
from 586 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+13%since 2009
from 36.0 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,981
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $99,063 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,508
+3%since 2009
from $45,340 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $266,800 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $1,019 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+10%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,418)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(35)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(86)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,726)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(38)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other2.5%(72)
Diversity Score11.9%(335)
Diversity Score
12
+237%since 2009
from 4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmount, Tennessee?

Fairmount, Tennessee has about 2,825 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairmount, Tennessee?

The typical household in Fairmount, Tennessee earns about $88,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairmount, Tennessee expensive?

In Fairmount, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $264,400, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmount, Tennessee?

About 52.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairmount, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairmount, Tennessee?

About 3.5% of people in Fairmount, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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