Fentress County's estimated 2026 population is 20,623 with a growth rate of 1.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fentress County is the 68th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 17,922 and has seen a growth of 15.07% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.9 years
Female: 48.2 years
Male: 43.2 years
There are 15,374 adults, (4,498 of whom are seniors) in Fentress County.
Female: 9,776 (50.6%)
Male: 9,533 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Fentress County includes 94.88% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,321 | 94.88% |
| Two or more races | 853 | 4.42% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.22% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.05% |
Fentress County's average per capita income is $35,329. Household income levels show a median of $51,149. The poverty rate stands at 20.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,443 | - |
| Families | $64,813 | $72,041 |
| Households | $51,149 | $57,981 |
| Non Families | $21,901 | $30,155 |
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