Fentress County, Tennessee

Total Population: 18,948

County Seat: Jamestown

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Median Home Value

$151,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,865

Across all households

Median Age

47 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.4%
Two or More Races3.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.5%

65 Years and Over

23.0%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

10.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,865

Mean Household Income

$56,885

Per Capita Income

$24,283

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

63.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

23.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$151,800

Median Rent

$614/mo

Total Housing Units

9,228

Owner-Occupied

80.6%

Renter-Occupied

19.4%

Vacancy Rate

16.5%

Married Couple Households

47.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.5%

Average Household Size

2.44

Broadband Internet Access

83.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47049.