Fairgarden, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fairgarden, Tennessee had a total population of 262, the 438th largest community in Tennessee. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Fairgarden Quick Facts
How Fairgarden Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 404 | 262 | -35.1% |
How Fairgarden Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Fairgarden Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in Sevier County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevierville | 18,397 | $52,421 | 15.4% | $289,600 |
| Pigeon Forge | 6,375 | $53,261 | 21.0% | $291,800 |
| Gatlinburg | 3,663 | $53,475 | 13.5% | $332,000 |
| Pittman Center | 583 | $78,125 | 6.9% | $432,000 |
Cities Similar to Fairgarden
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centertown | 263 | $53,333 | $196,400 | 16.5% | 16.0% |
| Hilham | 267 | $75,938 | $328,900 | 7.9% | 13.5% |
| Randolph | 252 | $60,568 | $306,800 | 26.7% | 23.0% |
| Taft | 251 | N/A | N/A | 15.6% | 47.8% |
| Counce | 276 | $54,565 | $159,200 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 262, Fairgarden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Fairgarden is a small community located in Tennessee, within Sevier County. The total population is 262. It ranks as the 438th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fairgarden is 58.7 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Fairgarden. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Fairgarden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Fairgarden was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Fairgarden, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Fairgarden, Tennessee?
Fairgarden, Tennessee has a population of 262 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fairgarden, TN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Fairgarden — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Fairgarden, TN?
The ACS sample for Fairgarden recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Fairgarden, Tennessee?
Fairgarden's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Fairgarden, TN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Fairgarden — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Fairgarden, Tennessee?
21.5% of adults (25+) in Fairgarden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.