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Sequatchie County

Tennessee · 15,826 residents · 265.851 sq mi
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Sequatchie County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,217. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 15% 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 $150,700. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,826
+39%since 2000
from 11,370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+21%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K13K15K18K1990201020202024Sequatchie County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,217
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,959 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,931
+39%since 2000
from $16,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+41%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(11,143)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(93)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(317)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(14,409)
Black0.5%(72)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(621)
Asian0.4%(65)
Other2.9%(457)
Diversity Score18.4%(2,908)
Segregation Score7.8%(1,234)
Diversity Score
18
+558%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sequatchie County, Tennessee?

Sequatchie County, Tennessee has about 15,826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sequatchie County, Tennessee earns about $44,217 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sequatchie County, Tennessee expensive?

In Sequatchie County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $150,700, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Sequatchie County, Tennessee?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sequatchie County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sequatchie County, Tennessee?

About 21.6% of people in Sequatchie County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sequatchie County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Sequatchie County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,963 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 601.04Census Tract 601.03Census Tract 602Census Tract 601.02
1 ZIP code
ZIP 37327
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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