Farner, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 197, Farner'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

Farner is a small community located in Tennessee, within Polk County. The total population is 197. It ranks as the 451st most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Farner is 57.0 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Farner is $29,464. This is 58% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 64% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.0%. This is 125% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Farner, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $117,200. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Farner has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.0% vs 1.9%).

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 67.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Farner, 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.