Fayette County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Fayette County, Tennessee has a population of 43,267, the 37th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $88,456 and the median home value is $340,800. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

Fayette County Quick Facts

Population 43,267

Median Household Income $88,45690% MOE ±$5,012

Median Home Value $340,80090% MOE ±$12,502

Poverty Rate 10.3%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.8%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Median Age 47.4 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 81.4%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.3%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.7%

Cities/Places 10

Population 43,267 37th of 95

Median Income $88,456 27% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Fayette County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	40,164	43,267	+7.7%
Median household income	$74,718	$88,456	+18.4%
Median home value¹	$254,387	$340,800	+34.0%
Median gross rent	$909	$902	No clear change (-0.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Fayette

$88,456

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fayette

$340,800

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.0%

$25K-$50K 16.9%

$50K-$100K 25.6%

$100K+ 43.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

5.3%

$60K-$75K

7.3%

$75K-$100K

13.0%

$100K-$125K

13.6%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

10.8%

$200K+

10.7%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

59.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.4%

Renter 18.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $902/mo 12.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.9%

18-34

17.9%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

30.9%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fayette County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Oakland	9,979	$97,798	5.8%	$319,100
Somerville	3,466	$44,310	25.0%	$312,900
Piperton	2,569	$130,100	4.6%	$618,800
Rossville	1,142	$120,357	7.3%	$481,800
Moscow	768	$51,250	25.4%	$147,800
Gallaway	609	$30,208	43.3%	$184,400
Williston	480	$76,875	7.5%	$171,800
Grand Junction	435	$62,083	12.5%	$130,000
Braden	308	$82,115	2.9%	$280,000
La Grange	62	$56,250	12.9%	$436,400

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Population Overview

Fayette County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 43,267. It is the 37th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fayette County is 47.4 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fayette County is $88,456. This is 27% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 10% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $340,800. Housing costs are 19% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fayette County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (25.0% vs 15.4%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% 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 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fayette County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fayette County, Tennessee?

Fayette County has a population of 43,267, making it the 37th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Fayette County?

The median household income in Fayette County is $88,456 with a poverty rate of 10.3%.

How many cities are in Fayette County, Tennessee?

Fayette County contains 10 Census-designated places.