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Overton County

Tennessee · 22,511 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 $36,478. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,300. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,511
+12%since 2000
from 20,118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+14%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K20K22K24K1990201020202024Overton County
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,478
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,915 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,864
+64%since 2000
from $13,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+37%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(21,223)
Black0.4%(86)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(344)
Asian0.3%(61)
Other1.8%(397)
Diversity Score9.8%(2,198)
Segregation Score30%(6,742)
Diversity Score
10
+276%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Overton County, Tennessee?

Overton County, Tennessee has about 22,511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Overton County, Tennessee earns about $36,478 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 $126,300, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Overton County, Tennessee?

About 12.5% 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 19.2% 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 4,875 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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8 ZIP codes
ZIP 38570ZIP 38568ZIP 38573ZIP 38580ZIP 38541ZIP 38554ZIP 38543ZIP 38542
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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