Overton County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Overton County, Tennessee has a population of 23,065, the 62nd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $48,959 and the median home value is $173,200. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

Overton County Quick Facts

Population 23,065

Median Household Income $48,95990% MOE ±$4,897

Median Home Value $173,20090% MOE ±$16,366

Poverty Rate 16.3%90% MOE ±3.3 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.2%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 43.7 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 76.9%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.0%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.8%

Cities/Places 2

Population 23,065 62nd of 95

Median Income $48,959 30% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment 3.2%

How Overton 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	22,068	23,065	+4.5%
Median household income	$45,779	$48,959	No clear change (+6.9%)
Median home value¹	$153,715	$173,200	+12.7%
Median gross rent	$671	$832	No clear change (+24.0%)

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

Median Household Income

Overton

$48,959

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Overton

$173,200

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.1%

$25K-$50K 25.7%

$50K-$100K 27.7%

$100K+ 21.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

7.4%

$15K-$20K

6.0%

$20K-$25K

6.0%

$25K-$30K

6.3%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

5.8%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

11.9%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

3.2%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

57.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.9%

Renter 23.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $832/mo 20.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

27.1%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Cities & Places in Overton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Livingston	3,999	$39,567	16.2%	$123,000
Hilham	267	$75,938	13.5%	$328,900

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Population Overview

Overton County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 23,065. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Overton County is 43.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Overton County is $48,959. This is 30% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $173,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Overton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

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 82.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Overton 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 Overton County, Tennessee?

Overton County has a population of 23,065, making it the 62nd most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Overton County?

The median household income in Overton County is $48,959 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.

How many cities are in Overton County, Tennessee?

Overton County contains 2 Census-designated places.