Sequatchie County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Sequatchie County, Tennessee has a population of 16,809, the 75th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $58,750 and the median home value is $232,600. The poverty rate is 21.9%.
Sequatchie County Quick Facts
How Sequatchie 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 | 14,816 | 16,809 | +13.5% |
| Median household income | $60,760 | $58,750 | No clear change (-3.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $175,376 | $232,600 | +32.6% |
| Median gross rent | $855 | $818 | No clear change (-4.4%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 90.1%
- Black: 0.4%
- Hispanic: 4.9%
- Asian: 0.8%
- Other: 0.3%
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+)
- < HS: 16.8%
- HS Diploma: 37.2%
- Some College: 19.2%
- Associate's: 6.2%
- Bachelor's: 12.6%
- Graduate+: 8.1%
Cities & Places in Sequatchie County
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Population Overview
Sequatchie County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 16,809. It is the 75th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sequatchie County is 44.9 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Sequatchie County is $58,750. This is 16% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.9%. This is 59% 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 6.6%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $232,600. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Sequatchie County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.
Education
20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 83.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie County, Tennessee?
Sequatchie County has a population of 16,809, making it the 75th most populous county in Tennessee.
What is the median income in Sequatchie County?
The median household income in Sequatchie County is $58,750 with a poverty rate of 21.9%.
How many cities are in Sequatchie County, Tennessee?
Sequatchie County contains 2 Census-designated places.