Fayette County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fayette County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47047
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 704.12 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.43 sq mi
- Total Area
- 705.55 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.196993
- Longitude
- -89.413803
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 42,615
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 34,869
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 41,431 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,188 | 2.8% |
| White | 28,628 | 67.2% |
| Black | 10,941 | 25.7% |
| Asian | 223 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 56 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,289 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 581 | 1.7% |
| White | 24,287 | 69.7% |
| Black | 8,991 | 25.8% |
| Asian | 263 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 687 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 43,267
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $90,065
- Poverty Rate
- 10.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,397
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,511 | 65.9% |
| Black | 10,858 | 25.1% |
| Asian | 302 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 29,697
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,511 | 18.6% |
| Republican | 12,390 | 41.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,796 | 39.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,675 | 46.0% |
| Female | 16,022 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,474 | 68.9% |
| Hispanic | 465 | 1.6% |
| Black | 7,089 | 23.9% |
| Asian | 204 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,119
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,458 | 51.1% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 35.3% |
| Black | 2,677 | 37.8% |
| Asian | 71 | 34.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,594 | 48.2% |
| Female | 7,525 | 47.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,254 (28.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,913 (27.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,494
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $343,791
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,065
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 12.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.