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Farner

Tennessee · 197 residents · 1.46 sq mi
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Farner is home to 197 people in Tennessee. At a median age of 57.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Households here earn about 58% less than in Tennessee as a whole. 31.0% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Median home value sits at $117,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

197
−3%since 2023
from 204 in 2023
2020 – 2024
135 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 140 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
57.0
+55%since 2023
from 36.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.46 sq mi
Population, 20202024
9914519123628220202024Farner
2024197
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(16)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.1%(12)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.6%(19)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(21)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6434%(67)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7426.4%(52)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.1%(10)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,464
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $24,871 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$37,360
+88%since 2023
from $19,853 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
31.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.532
+31%since 2023
from 0.408 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade38.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food14.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$117,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $103,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
75.2%
+28.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
24.8% rent
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.68 people
−9%since 2023
from 1.84 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
21.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.0
−5%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.5%(5)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3%(6)
Other0%(0)
7
+24%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Ancestry
American10.7%(21)
Irish9.1%(18)
English5.1%(10)
Italian4.6%(9)
Scottish3.6%(7)
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
US average: 26.5
38.1%
−28.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
14.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
25.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
18.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
37.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
43.4%
US average: 74.6%
69.8%
+42.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
25.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
51.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
16.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
65.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
84.6%
US average: 95.5%
97.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.9%(19)
Married54.2%(45)
Widowed7.2%(6)
Divorced15.7%(13)
Women 15+
Never married8.1%(7)
Married54.7%(47)
Widowed18.6%(16)
Divorced18.6%(16)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

16.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
55.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
29.4%
US average: 13.8%
37.6%
US average: 18.4%
6.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.6%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
62.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)70%(7)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era30%(3)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 10 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farner, Tennessee?

Farner, Tennessee has about 197 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Farner, Tennessee?

The typical household in Farner, Tennessee earns about $29,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farner, Tennessee expensive?

In Farner, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $117,200.

How educated are people in Farner, Tennessee?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Farner, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farner, Tennessee?

About 31.0% of people in Farner, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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