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Fairmount

Tennessee · 2,193 residents · 4.189 sq mi
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Fairmount is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,330. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $357,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% 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
2,193
−2%since 2019
from 2,245 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Population density
524 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 536 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+2%since 2019
from 41.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K200920202024Fairmount
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,330
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $96,545 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,510
+13%since 2019
from $45,422 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 67.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services31.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20%
US avg: 4.7%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $380,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,063 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% in 2019
11.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−7%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(108)
Diversity Score15%(337)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,982)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(78)
Asian1.6%(34)
Other16.4%(360)
Diversity Score41%(900)
Diversity Score
41
+174%since 2019
from 15 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2019
from 36.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
−13%since 2019
from 36.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% 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
5.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 61.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
Female
49.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairmount, Tennessee?

Fairmount, Tennessee has about 2,193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairmount, Tennessee?

The typical household in Fairmount, Tennessee earns about $97,330 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 $357,900, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.

How educated are people in Fairmount, Tennessee?

About 59.4% 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 1.1% of people in Fairmount, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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