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Fentress County, Tennessee Population 2021
Fentress County, Tennessee's estimated population is 18,925 with a growth rate of 1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fentress County, Tennessee is the 70th largest county inTennessee. The 2010 Population was 17,923 and has seen a growth of 5.59% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,925 | 201 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 18,724 | 201 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 18,523 | 201 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 18,322 | 108 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 18,214 | 174 | 0.96% |
| 2016 | 18,040 | 75 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 17,965 | 116 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 17,849 | -55 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 17,904 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 17,916 | -81 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 17,997 | 74 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 17,923 | 3,254 | 22.18% |
| 1990 | 14,669 | -157 | -1.06% |
| 1980 | 14,826 | 2,233 | 17.73% |
| 1970 | 12,593 | -695 | -5.23% |
| 1960 | 13,288 | -1,629 | -10.92% |
| 1950 | 14,917 | 655 | 4.59% |
| 1940 | 14,262 | 3,226 | 29.23% |
| 1930 | 11,036 | 601 | 5.76% |
| 1920 | 10,435 | 2,989 | 40.14% |
| 1910 | 7,446 | 1,340 | 21.95% |
| 1900 | 6,106 | 880 | 16.84% |
| 1890 | 5,226 | -715 | -12.04% |
| 1880 | 5,941 | 1,224 | 25.95% |
| 1870 | 4,717 | -337 | -6.67% |
| 1860 | 5,054 | 600 | 13.47% |
| 1850 | 4,454 | 904 | 25.46% |
| 1840 | 3,550 | 802 | 29.18% |
| 1830 | 2,748 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.07% (201)
State
Founded
1823
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
17,923
Growth Since 2010
5.59% (1,002)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,718 | 97.28% |
| Two or More Races | 197 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.42% |
| Some Other Race | 63 | 0.35% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 0.32% |
Fentress County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,443 | 2.42 | 75.1 |
| Married | 3,818 | 3.11 | 84.6 |
| Non Family | 2,514 | 1.17 | 69.5 |
| Female | 756 | 2.83 | 48.1 |
| Male | 355 | 3.01 | 71.3 |
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Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,114 | 8.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,102 | 8.46% |
| High School Graduate | 5,678 | 43.60% |
| Some College | 2,182 | 16.75% |
| Associates Degree | 866 | 6.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,518 | 11.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 563 | 4.32% |
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Fentress County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,676 | 10,517 | 2,000 |
| 2+ Races | 136 | 121 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 116 | 92 | 26 |
| Other Race | 52 | 52 | 26 |
| Asian | 49 | 40 | 6 |
| Black | 46 | 37 | |
| Native American | 28 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50.00%.
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$26,561
Average Earnings
$32,597
Average Male
$21,131
Average Female
Fentress County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Fentress County, Tennessee Language
98.85% of Fentress County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 1.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.57% of the population.
Fentress County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,153 | 3,530 | 20.58% |
| Multiple | 197 | 54 | 27.41% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 37 | 13.31% |
| Black | 28 | 28 | 100.00% |
20.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.70%
Male Poverty Rate
22.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fentress County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fentress County, Tennessee is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fentress County, Tennessee is Hispanic, with 13.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.97%.
Fentress County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Fentress County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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Fentress County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Fentress County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,281 | 9.13% |
| Asian | 2 | 4.08% |
Fentress County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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10.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
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51.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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70.33%
Born in Fentress County, Tennessee
98.85%
Native Born
1.15%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.85% of Fentress County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 70.33% having been born in Tennessee. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990