COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fayette County

Tennessee · 28,806 residents · 704.072 sq mi

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Fayette County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,279. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $96,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.1

US median: 35.2

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 42%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

28,806

+13%since 1990

from 25,559 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

41 / sq mi

+13%since 1990

from 36 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.1

+18%since 1990

from 32.3 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202443K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$40,279

+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $22,199 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,969

+87%since 1990

from $9,627 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

14.3%

−9.8 ptssince 1990

from 24.1% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$96,800

+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $51,900 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$383

+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $241 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

80.3%

+5.5 ptssince 1990

from 74.8% in 1990

19.7% rent

Afford Score

2.4

+3%since 1990

from 2.3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic55.5%(14,175)

Black44.2%(11,293)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(230)

Asian0.1%(19)

Diversity Score63.3%(16,167)

2000

White, non-Hispanic62%(17,858)

Black35.8%(10,312)

Hispanic / Latino1%(298)

Asian0.2%(61)

Diversity Score59.7%(17,190)

Diversity Score

−6%since 1990

from 63 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.8%

+4.8 ptssince 1990

from 8.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

70.6%

+15.1 ptssince 1990

from 55.5% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.3%

+1.5 ptssince 1990

from 2.8% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

27.5 min

−3%since 1990

from 28.3 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Tennessee?

Fayette County, Tennessee has about 28,806 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fayette County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Fayette County, Tennessee earns about $40,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fayette County, Tennessee expensive?

In Fayette County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $96,800, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Tennessee?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fayette County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fayette County, Tennessee?

About 14.3% of people in Fayette County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fayette County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Fayette County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,247 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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