Fayette County, TN — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
42,653
Male
21,244
49.8%
Female
21,409
50.2%
Median Age
47.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.5
Foreign Born
2.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher20.2%
High School or Higher44.9%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.8%
Married
46.9%
Fayette County, TN has a population of 42,653 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 47.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 66.6% of the population. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.7% of residents are foreign-born.