Sequatchie County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sequatchie County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 16,409. It is the 75th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sequatchie County is 44.7 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sequatchie County is $52,260. This is 22% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.6%. This is 71% 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 4.9%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $217,800. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sequatchie County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 81.7%.