Fayette County, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 37th-largest in Tennessee
The population of Fayette County, Tennessee is 42,653 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 37th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $84,764, the median home value is $316,000, and the median age is 47.2.
The population of Fayette County has grown 15.7% since 2010 (38,427 → 44,476), a +1.05% annualized rate.
42,653
Population
+1.05%
Annual growth
61
People / sq mi
$84,764
Median Income
$316,000
Median Home Value
Fayette County covers 704 sq mi of land at 60.6 people per square mile.
About Fayette County, TN
Fayette County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 42,653. It ranks #37 among counties in Tennessee by population. The median age is 47.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The median household income in Fayette County is $84,764, above the US median of $74,580. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $316,000, with monthly rent averaging $883. The homeownership rate of 80.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Fayette County reflects 26.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.2 minutes each way.
Fayette County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Fayette County had a population of 38,427 in 2010 and 44,476 in 2024, a 15.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 44,476 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.05%.
44,476
Population (2024)
38,427
Population (2010)
44,476
Peak (2024)
1.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,427 |
| 2011 | 38,574 |
| 2012 | 38,689 |
| 2013 | 38,819 |
| 2014 | 39,131 |
| 2015 | 39,291 |
| 2016 | 39,712 |
| 2017 | 40,156 |
| 2018 | 40,529 |
| 2019 | 41,044 |
| 2020 | 41,865 |
| 2021 | 42,615 |
| 2022 | 43,296 |
| 2023 | 44,082 |
| 2024 | 44,476 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 27.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
47.2
Median Age
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Male
22.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.0% · Seniors (65+): 22.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $84,764+$17,667 vs state |
| Mean household income | $105,471 |
| Per-capita income | $42,294 |
| Poverty rate | 7.9%-2.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Fayette County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
0.5%
Carpool
76.6%
Public transit
9.8%
Work from home
34.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$316,000+$59,200 vs state
Median home value
$883
Median rent
80.7%
Homeownership rate
18,087
Total housing units
92.5%
Occupied
7.5%
Vacant
19.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.1%
With health insurance
94.9%
With broadband internet
29.7%
Foreign-born
8.8%
Veterans (18+)
17.3%
With a disability
96.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.9%
High School+
26.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fayette County, Tennessee has a population of 42,653 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 37th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 61 people per square mile.
The population of Fayette County has grown 15.7% since 2010 (38,427 → 44,476), a +1.05% annualized rate.
The median household income in Fayette County, Tennessee is $84,764, with mean (average) household income of $105,471 and per-capita income of $42,294. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Fayette County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (66.6%), Black or African American (27.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Fayette County, Tennessee is 47.2 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.
The median home value in Fayette County is $316,000 and median monthly rent is $883. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,087 total housing units, 7.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Fayette County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Fayette County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.