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Fayette County

Tennessee · 41,990 residents · 704.072 sq mi
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Fayette County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,618. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,600. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,990
+46%since 2000
from 28,806 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+25%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K29K34K40K45K1990201020202024Fayette County
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,618
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,279 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,721
+93%since 2000
from $17,969 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+43%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(17,858)
Black35.8%(10,312)
Hispanic / Latino1%(298)
Asian0.2%(61)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(17,190)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(27,558)
Black26.3%(11,038)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(1,430)
Asian0.6%(269)
Other1.7%(728)
Diversity Score59.3%(24,919)
Segregation Score23.6%(9,908)
Diversity Score
59
−1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fayette County, Tennessee?

Fayette County, Tennessee has about 41,990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fayette County, Tennessee earns about $63,618 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 $218,600, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Fayette County, Tennessee?

About 22.5% 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 12.0% 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 16,431 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 604.04Census Tract 604.02Census Tract 605.01Census Tract 607.02Census Tract 604.03Census Tract 606Census Tract 605.02Census Tract 604.01Census Tract 603Census Tract 607.01Census Tract 608
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 38060ZIP 38068ZIP 38028ZIP 38049ZIP 38057ZIP 38066ZIP 38076ZIP 38036ZIP 38046
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