Moscow, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 768, Moscow'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

Moscow is a small community located in Tennessee, within Fayette County. The total population is 768. It ranks as the 332nd most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moscow is 37.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moscow is $51,250. This is 26% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.4%. This is 85% 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 unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $147,800. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Moscow is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 38.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Moscow is White (non-Hispanic), making up 46.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 41.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (41.4% vs 15.4%).

Education

5.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 83% 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 75.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Moscow, 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.