Fentress County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Fentress County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47049
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 049
Geography
- Land Area
- 498.61 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.33 sq mi
- Total Area
- 498.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.369892
- Longitude
- -84.937764
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,222
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,291
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,823 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 401 | 2.1% |
| White | 18,315 | 95.3% |
| Black | 42 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,022 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 270 | 1.8% |
| White | 14,664 | 95.9% |
| Black | 58 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 222 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,309
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,053
- Poverty Rate
- 20.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,983
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 18,321 | 94.9% |
| Black | 45 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,283
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,135 | 9.2% |
| Republican | 5,464 | 44.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,684 | 46.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,829 | 47.5% |
| Female | 6,454 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,313 | 92.1% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 1.5% |
| Black | 12 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,170
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,766 | 42.1% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 38.9% |
| Black | 1 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 22 | 39.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,510 | 43.1% |
| Female | 2,660 | 41.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,370 (31.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,035 (14.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,260
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $168,788
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $759
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.