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Fayette County

State:
Tennessee
County Seat:
Somerville

Fayette County's estimated 2025 population is 45,849 with a growth rate of 1.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fayette County is the 36th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 38,427 and has seen a growth of 19.31% since that time.

45,849
Total Population
65
Population Density (mi²)
36
Population Rank (State)
837 1.86%
Annual Population Growth

Fayette County Population

Fayette County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Fayette County includes 66.6% White, 26.96% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White28,40766.6%
Black or African American11,50026.96%
Two or more races1,5363.6%
Other race9142.14%
Asian2700.63%
Native American260.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Fayette County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Fayette County's average per capita income is $50,574. Household income levels show a median of $84,764. The poverty rate stands at 10.82%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$115,545-
Families$101,049$122,930
Households$84,764$105,471
Non Families$41,366$55,488

$50,574

Average Income

$84,764

Median Household Income

10.82%

Poverty Rate