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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Overton County

Tennessee · 17,636 residents · 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 $18,293. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,636
−12%vs 2000
vs 20,118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
41 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K19K20K22K24K1990201020202024Overton County
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,293
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,915 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,622
−38%vs 2000
vs $13,910 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,700
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$235
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $345 in 2000
US average: $450
80.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
19.7% rent
2.0
−23%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(19,752)
Black0.3%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(138)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(522)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(17,570)
Black0.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(22)
Diversity Score1.6%(290)
2
−37%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
44.1%
−14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Overton County, Tennessee?

Overton County, Tennessee has about 17,636 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Overton County, Tennessee earns about $18,293 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 $35,700, and the typical rent is about $235 a month.

How educated are people in Overton County, Tennessee?

About 6.9% 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 17.9% of people in Overton County, 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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