Overton County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Overton County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 22,807. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Overton County is 43.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Overton County is $46,159. This is 31% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $171,700. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Overton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.8%.