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Fowlkes

Tennessee · 753 residents · 2.093 sq mi
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Fowlkes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,167. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 145 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $125,000. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
753
−16%since 2023
from 898 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
360 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 429 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+56%since 2023
from 28.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
6838941K1K2K20202024Fowlkes
2024753
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.3%(70)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(41)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.6%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2412.1%(91)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.9%(105)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.3%(100)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(77)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.9%(135)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.6%(35)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849%(68)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,167
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $43,813 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,910
+13%since 2023
from $22,120 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+19%since 2023
from 0.397 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information28.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $712 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+116%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(875)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(690)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian8.4%(63)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
19
+207%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
Asian Indian8.4%(63)
Ancestry
English19.8%(149)
German14.1%(106)
Irish6.5%(49)
Italian3.9%(29)
American2.7%(20)
Scottish2.7%(20)
Slovak1.2%(9)
Welsh0.9%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Irish population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−28%since 2023
from 21.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
Female
44.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
Foreign born
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.8%(77)
Married48.1%(149)
Widowed5.2%(16)
Divorced21.9%(68)
Women 15+
Never married2.9%(9)
Married57.8%(181)
Widowed1.6%(5)
Divorced37.7%(118)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fowlkes, Tennessee?

Fowlkes, Tennessee has about 753 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fowlkes, Tennessee?

The typical household in Fowlkes, Tennessee earns about $31,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fowlkes, Tennessee expensive?

In Fowlkes, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $125,000, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Fowlkes, Tennessee?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fowlkes, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fowlkes, Tennessee?

About 13.7% of people in Fowlkes, 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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