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Overton County

Tennessee · 23,787 residents (2025 est.) · 433.488 sq mi
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Overton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,959. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,200. Households here earn about 30% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,065
+15%since 2000
from 20,118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 48 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+13%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,787 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K20K22K24K1990201020202024Overton County
202423K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(1,150)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(1,258)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(1,458)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(1,396)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(1,289)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(2,833)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411%(2,547)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(3,055)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(3,344)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.6%(2,914)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(1,486)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(335)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,959
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,915 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,070
+123%since 2000
from $13,910 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+17%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+32%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Overton County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(19,752)
Black0.3%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(138)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(21,732)
Black1.4%(318)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(512)
Asian0.2%(56)
Other1.9%(447)
Diversity Score
14
+103%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
24
−19%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.9%(213)
Costa Rican0.2%(35)
Puerto Rican0.1%(27)
Cuban0.1%(24)
Guatemalan0.1%(22)
Argentine0.1%(14)
Spaniard0.1%(13)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(49)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(1)
Ancestry
American19.4%(4,466)
English15.4%(3,549)
German8%(1,856)
Irish7.5%(1,737)
Scottish1.8%(408)
Welsh1.7%(384)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(264)
Italian1%(227)
French0.8%(194)
Polish0.7%(153)
Norwegian0.3%(77)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.2%(53)
Dutch0.2%(48)
Arab0.2%(45)
Lebanese0.2%(45)
Nigerian0.2%(37)
Greek0.1%(26)
British0.1%(19)
Danish0.1%(19)
Lithuanian0.1%(18)
Portuguese0.1%(13)
Russian0.1%(13)
Czech0.1%(12)
Armenian0%(10)
Swiss0%(9)
Belgian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.5%(2,740)
Married52.1%(5,018)
Widowed2.7%(256)
Divorced16.7%(1,611)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(1,989)
Married47.9%(4,582)
Widowed15.6%(1,491)
Divorced15.8%(1,512)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Overton County, Tennessee?

Overton County, Tennessee has about 23,065 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Overton County, Tennessee earns about $48,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Overton County, Tennessee expensive?

In Overton County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $173,200, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Overton County, Tennessee?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Overton County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Overton County, Tennessee?

About 16.3% of people in Overton County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Overton County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Overton County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,429 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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