Fentress County's estimated 2026 population is 20,971 with a growth rate of 2.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fentress County is the 68th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 17,922 and has seen a growth of 17.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Fentress County includes 95.12% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (95.12%)
Two or more races (3.95%)
Black or African American (0.3%)
Other race (0.26%)
Asian (0.22%)
Native American (0.08%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,023 | 95.12% |
| Two or more races | 748 | 3.95% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 49 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Fentress County's average per capita income is $33,096. Household income levels show a median of $50,865. The poverty rate stands at 20.94%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $64,390 | - |
| Families | $57,083 | $69,092 |
| Households | $50,865 | $56,885 |
| Non Families | $23,421 | $33,022 |
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