Fincastle, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fincastle, Tennessee had a total population of 1,374, the 267th largest community in Tennessee, with a median household income of $51,591, which is 26% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.6%.
Fincastle Quick Facts
How Fincastle 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 | 1,333 | 1,374 | No clear change (+3.1%) |
| Median household income | $43,726 | $51,591 | No clear change (+18.0%) |
| Median home value¹ | $90,580 | $215,300 | +137.7% |
How Fincastle Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 99.0%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
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+)
- < High School: 19.4%
- HS Diploma: 34.8%
- Some College: 29.4%
- Associate's: 1.4%
- Bachelor's: 9.0%
- Graduate+: 6.0%
Fincastle Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in Campbell County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Follette | 7,273 | $37,581 | 28.2% | $138,900 |
| Jacksboro | 2,650 | $68,750 | 12.7% | $236,500 |
| Caryville | 2,073 | $56,394 | 18.4% | $200,500 |
| Jellico | 1,855 | $41,467 | 27.7% | $127,300 |
Cities Similar to Fincastle
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 1,385 | $47,361 | $116,000 | 13.5% | 24.0% |
| Baxter | 1,361 | $58,750 | $219,000 | 16.9% | 20.5% |
| Midtown | 1,369 | $61,154 | $218,000 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| Bruceton | 1,431 | $45,469 | $131,300 | 10.5% | 19.1% |
| Gordonsville | 1,299 | $57,688 | $251,400 | 21.8% | 5.8% |
Population Overview
Fincastle is a small community located in Tennessee, within Campbell County. The total population is 1,374. It ranks as the 267th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fincastle is 44.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Fincastle is $51,591. This is 26% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $215,300. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Fincastle has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.0% of all residents.
Education
15.0% 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 80.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Fincastle, 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 Fincastle, Tennessee?
Fincastle, Tennessee has a population of 1,374 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fincastle, TN?
The median household income in Fincastle is $51,591, which is 36% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Fincastle, TN?
The poverty rate in Fincastle is 18.6%. This means approximately 256 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Fincastle, Tennessee?
Fincastle's population is 99.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Fincastle, TN?
The median home value in Fincastle is $215,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.
How educated is Fincastle, Tennessee?
15.0% of adults (25+) in Fincastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.