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Sequatchie

Tennessee · 359 residents · 1.035 sq mi
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Sequatchie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,679. Population has fallen 28% since 2023, a loss of 137 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 49.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
359
−28%since 2023
from 496 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
347 / sq mi
−28%since 2023
from 479 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+57%since 2023
from 24.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
32442853363774120202024Sequatchie
2024359
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,679
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $19,756 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,597
+62%since 2023
from $13,312 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−9%since 2023
from 0.393 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade53.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance37.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical37.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99%(491)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(355)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(10)
Diversity Score
3
+10%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
93.1%
−6.9 ptssince 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
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 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
23.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
Female
35.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 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%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sequatchie, Tennessee?

Sequatchie, Tennessee has about 359 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sequatchie, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sequatchie, Tennessee earns about $27,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sequatchie, Tennessee?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sequatchie, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sequatchie, Tennessee?

About 49.0% of people in Sequatchie, 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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