Fayette County, Tennessee

Total Population: 42,653

County Seat: Somerville

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Median Home Value

$316,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$84,764

Across all households

Median Age

47.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

26.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)66.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)26.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Two or More Races2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

18.3%

65 Years and Over

22.4%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.3%

No Health Insurance

7.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

26.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$84,764

Mean Household Income

$105,471

Per Capita Income

$42,294

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$316,000

Median Rent

$883/mo

Total Housing Units

18,087

Owner-Occupied

80.7%

Renter-Occupied

19.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Married Couple Households

55.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.4%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

88.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

16.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47047.