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Fowlkes

Tennessee · 882 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 $32,361. Population has fallen 39% since 2021, a loss of 575 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,500. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

882
−39%vs 2021
vs 1,457 in 2021
2020 – 2024
421 / sq mi
−39%vs 2021
vs 696 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
41.4
+48%vs 2021
vs 28.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
6838941K1K2K20202024Fowlkes
2024753
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,361
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $41,316 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$16,553
−23%vs 2021
vs $21,404 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
−16.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
7.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade56.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$70,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $75,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$628
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $629 in 2021
US average: $1,124
72.6%
+8.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.4% in 2021
27.4% rent
2.2
+20%vs 2021
vs 1.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(61)
Diversity Score14.4%(210)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(780)
Black3.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.5%(22)
Diversity Score19.5%(172)
19
+35%vs 2021
vs 14 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
−6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 82.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+8%vs 2021
vs 20.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
88.3%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
5.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
56.4%
−14.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
13.0%
−5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.7% in 2021
53.0%
+5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.3% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
5.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Fowlkes, Tennessee?

Fowlkes, Tennessee has about 882 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fowlkes, Tennessee?

The typical household in Fowlkes, Tennessee earns about $32,361 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 $70,500, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Fowlkes, Tennessee?

About 7.7% 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 7.3% 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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