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Population Review

Overton County, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in Tennessee

The population of Overton County, Tennessee is 22,807 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $46,159, the median home value is $171,700, and the median age is 43.1.

The population of Overton County has grown 6.6% since 2010 (22,085 → 23,551), a +0.46% annualized rate.

Overton County within Tennessee · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

22,807

Population

+0.46%

Annual growth

53

People / sq mi

$46,159

Median Income

$171,700

Median Home Value

Overton County covers 433 sq mi of land at 52.6 people per square mile.

About Overton County, TN

Overton County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 22,807. It ranks #62 among counties in Tennessee by population. The median age is 43.1, older than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Overton County is $46,159, below the US median of $74,580. 15.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $171,700, with monthly rent averaging $833. The homeownership rate of 77.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Overton County reflects 13.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.8 minutes each way.

Overton County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Overton County had a population of 22,085 in 2010 and 23,551 in 2024, a 6.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,551 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.46%.

2024 · 24K20102024

23,551

Population (2024)

22,085

Population (2010)

23,551

Peak (2024)

0.46%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201022,085
201122,160
201222,158
201321,965
201421,945
201522,062
201621,951
201721,995
201822,071
201922,271
202022,587
202122,836
202222,992
202323,358
202423,551

Race & Ethnicity

White95.9%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

43.1

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

20.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.1%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
12.0%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
13.3%
55–59
6.2%
60–64
8.2%
65–74
12.5%
75–84
5.8%
85+
1.9%

Children (under 15): 17.0% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$46,159$-20,938 vs state
Mean household income$72,901
Per-capita income$30,191
Poverty rate15.5%+5.6% vs state
Unemployment rate1.6%
Employment-to-population55.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
19.5%
Professional & business services
17.2%
Education & health care
7.9%
Retail trade
7.6%
Construction
7.6%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Arts, entertainment & food
7.3%
Information
4.9%

The largest employment sector in Overton County is manufacturing, accounting for 19.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

0.5%

Carpool

83.3%

Public transit

6.9%

Work from home

26.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$171,700$-85,100 vs state

Median home value

$833

Median rent

77.5%

Homeownership rate

10,368

Total housing units

86.7%

Occupied

13.3%

Vacant

22.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.0%

With health insurance

86.4%

With broadband internet

29.5%

Foreign-born

5.5%

Veterans (18+)

18.2%

With a disability

98.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

81.8%

High School+

13.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Overton County, Tennessee has a population of 22,807 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 53 people per square mile.

The population of Overton County has grown 6.6% since 2010 (22,085 → 23,551), a +0.46% annualized rate.

The median household income in Overton County, Tennessee is $46,159, with mean (average) household income of $72,901 and per-capita income of $30,191. 15.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Overton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.9%), Black or African American (1.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Overton County, Tennessee is 43.1 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Overton County is $171,700 and median monthly rent is $833. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,368 total housing units, 13.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Overton County, Tennessee is manufacturing, employing 19.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Overton County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.