Fentress County, Tennessee Population 2022
Fentress County, Tennessee's estimated population is 19,126 with a growth rate of 1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fentress County, Tennessee is the 70th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 17,923 and has seen a growth of 6.71% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 2,748 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 3,550 | 802 | 29.18% |
| 1850 | 4,454 | 904 | 25.46% |
| 1860 | 5,054 | 600 | 13.47% |
| 1870 | 4,717 | -337 | -6.67% |
| 1880 | 5,941 | 1,224 | 25.95% |
| 1890 | 5,226 | -715 | -12.04% |
| 1900 | 6,106 | 880 | 16.84% |
| 1910 | 7,446 | 1,340 | 21.95% |
| 1920 | 10,435 | 2,989 | 40.14% |
| 1930 | 11,036 | 601 | 5.76% |
| 1940 | 14,262 | 3,226 | 29.23% |
| 1950 | 14,917 | 655 | 4.59% |
| 1960 | 13,288 | -1,629 | -10.92% |
| 1970 | 12,593 | -695 | -5.23% |
| 1980 | 14,826 | 2,233 | 17.73% |
| 1990 | 14,669 | -157 | -1.06% |
| 2010 | 17,923 | 3,254 | 22.18% |
| 2011 | 17,997 | 74 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 17,916 | -81 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 17,904 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 17,849 | -55 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 17,965 | 116 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 18,040 | 75 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 18,214 | 174 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 18,322 | 108 | 0.59% |
| 2019 | 18,523 | 201 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 18,724 | 201 | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 18,925 | 201 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 19,126 | 201 | 1.06% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,854 | 97.01% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 0.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 50 | 0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 363 | 1.97% |
Fentress County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,368 | 2.47 | 76 |
| Married | 3,483 | 3.27 | 83.7 |
| Male | 484 | 3.07 | 81.8 |
| Female | 673 | 3.48 | 46.4 |
| Non Family | 2,728 | 1.11 | 72.4 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,407 | 10.65% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,140 | 8.63% |
| High School Graduate | 5,440 | 41.17% |
| Some College | 2,113 | 15.99% |
| Associates Degree | 913 | 6.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,595 | 12.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 604 | 4.57% |
Fentress County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 221 | 221 | 55 |
| Other Race | 50 | 50 | 9 |
| White | 12,840 | 10,325 | 2,130 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 90 | 9 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | |
| Black | 54 | 43 |
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 asian people with a rate of 62.50%.
$25,764
Average Earnings
$31,351
Average Male
$21,356
Average Female
Fentress County, Tennessee Language by Age
Fentress County, Tennessee Language
99.06% of Fentress County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 0.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
Fentress County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 26 | 21 | 80.77% |
| Multiple | 363 | 81 | 22.31% |
| Hispanic | 291 | 62 | 21.31% |
| White | 17,253 | 3,205 | 18.58% |
| Other | NaN% |
18.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.82%
Male Poverty Rate
18.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Fentress County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fentress County, Tennessee is Black, with 80.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fentress County, Tennessee is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.86%.
Fentress County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Fentress County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,247 | 8.79% |
| Asian | 2 | 25.00% |
Fentress County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
11.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
47%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.74%
Born in Fentress County, Tennessee
99.43%
Native Born
0.57%
Foreign Born
0.10%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.43% of Fentress County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 72.74% having been born in Tennessee. 0.10% 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