Sequatchie County, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 75th-largest in Tennessee

The population of Sequatchie County, Tennessee is 16,409 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $52,260, the median home value is $217,800, and the median age is 44.7.

The population of Sequatchie County has grown 24.8% since 2010 (14,124 → 17,620), a +1.59% annualized rate.

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

16,409

Population

+1.59%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$52,260

Median Income

$217,800

Median Home Value

Sequatchie County covers 266 sq mi of land at 61.7 people per square mile.

About Sequatchie County, TN

The poverty rate is what most separates Sequatchie County from the typical county: 21.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Sequatchie County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 16,409.

The typical household earns $52,260, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 21.7%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $217,800, with typical rent around $842.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 18.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 12.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Sequatchie County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Sequatchie County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Sequatchie County had a population of 14,124 in 2010 and 17,620 in 2024, a 24.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,620 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.60%.

Sequatchie County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

17,620

Population (2024)

14,124

Population (2010)

17,620

Peak (2024)

1.60%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,124	-	-	estimate
2011	14,272	+148	+1.05%	estimate
2012	14,349	+77	+0.54%	estimate
2013	14,537	+188	+1.31%	estimate
2014	14,636	+99	+0.68%	estimate
2015	14,641	+5	+0.03%	estimate
2016	14,748	+107	+0.73%	estimate
2017	14,766	+18	+0.12%	estimate
2018	14,919	+153	+1.04%	estimate
2019	15,071	+152	+1.02%	estimate
2020	15,847	+776	+5.15%	estimate
2021	16,448	+601	+3.79%	estimate
2022	16,943	+495	+3.01%	estimate
2023	17,189	+246	+1.45%	estimate
2024	17,620	+431	+2.51%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.3%
Black or African American	0.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.7

Median Age

49.7%

Female

50.3%

Male

21.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

4.9%

15–19

6.9%

20–24

4.8%

25–34

12.2%

35–44

10.8%

45–54

13.3%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

8.7%

65–74

12.5%

75–84

6.8%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 15.9% · Seniors (65+): 21.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$52,260$-14,837 vs state
Mean household income	$68,308
Per-capita income	$26,368
Poverty rate	21.7%+11.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	46.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.9%

Manufacturing

14.8%

Construction

11.4%

Finance & real estate

10.6%

Retail trade

7.5%

Education & health care

6.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.7%

Public administration

3.1%

The largest employment sector in Sequatchie County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.2%

Carpool

79.0%

Public transit

12.0%

Work from home

30.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$217,800$-39,000 vs state

Median home value

$842

Median rent

74.7%

Homeownership rate

6,951

Total housing units

88.1%

Occupied

11.9%

Vacant

25.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.6%

With health insurance

92.4%

With broadband internet

30.8%

Foreign-born

9.5%

Veterans (18+)

22.1%

With a disability

96.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

81.7%

High School+

18.9%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson (684,298)Memphis (629,063)Knoxville (193,721)Chattanooga (182,832)Clarksville (171,897)Murfreesboro (157,547)Franklin (85,575)Johnson City (71,455)Jackson (68,098)Hendersonville (62,390)All Tennessee cities →

Other counties in Tennessee

Shelby County (922,195)Davidson County (709,846)Knox County (487,401)Hamilton County (370,913)Rutherford County (351,591)Williamson County (254,609)Montgomery County (227,957)Sumner County (200,553)Sullivan County (159,693)Wilson County (153,587)All Tennessee counties →

Part of Tennessee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sequatchie County, Tennessee has a population of 16,409 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 62 people per square mile.

The population of Sequatchie County has grown 24.8% since 2010 (14,124 → 17,620), a +1.59% annualized rate.

The median household income in Sequatchie County, Tennessee is $52,260, with mean (average) household income of $68,308 and per-capita income of $26,368. 21.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Sequatchie County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Sequatchie County, Tennessee is 44.7 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

The median home value in Sequatchie County is $217,800 and median monthly rent is $842. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,951 total housing units, 11.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Sequatchie County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

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