Fentress County Population Charts

According to the most recent Fentress County Tennessee demographics data available from the United States Census Bureau released in the American Community Survey in December of 2019, Figure 1 Fentress County indicates it has a population of 17,994 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest population in the area is Cumberland County which indicates a population of 58,634 (approximately 3.3 times bigger). Figure 3 uses the Fentress County population data for a comparison of the population growth/population change estimates from the years 2010 to 2018 and Fentress County Tennessee depicts very little difference.

The total Fentress County Tennessee greater area population percent change for all areas for the years from 2010 to 2018 is shown in Figure 4 and for Fentress County shows it has a population percent change of 0.2% which is the third most population percent change of all other counties in the greater Fentress County region.

Looking at the Fentress County population density (measured as people per square mile) and providing comparisons to both the national and state average population density in Figure 5, Fentress County Tennessee depicts it has 36 people per square mile which is the second smallest in terms of population density of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The next higher in order of population density is Scott County 14.3% larger with population density of 41. The county with the highest population density in the area is Cumberland County which shows a people per square mile of 86 (approximately 2.4 times bigger). Figure 6 provides Fentress County demographics for the overall median age for all people in the region and Fentress County depicts it has an overall median age of all people of 45.0 which is the third most median age of all other counties in the greater Fentress County region. The county with the highest overall median age of all people in the area is Cumberland County which shows an age of 50.7 (12.7% larger). The Fentress County Tennessee population data for median age broken out by gender for both men versus the median age of women is shown in Figure 7. Fentress County Tennessee shows a median age of men only about 5.0% smaller as the median age of women.

The next demographic analysis (Figure 8) looks at large generational Fentress County population groups (and can be useful internet research for employment related research or identifying areas with retirees). Key findings in this chart includes that Fentress County Tennessee has one of the largest proportions of people between 60 and 69 years old at 15.3% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Pickett County (16.1%), and #1 Cumberland County (16.2%) are larger. Second, it has less than most other counties in the local area as measured by people 70 years of age or older at 12.8% of the total.

Figure 9 illustrates the overall diversity breakdown for Fentress County population and ethnicity groups in the area. (note: Hispanic/Latino is broken out separately in the next diagram and also the group denoted as Native ethnicity includes Native American, and Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.) Fentress County Tennessee has the smallest proportion of Black population at 0.2% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of Asian population at 0.6% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 10 shows the Fentress County Tennessee Hispanic (including non Hispanic whites) population household ethnicity in the region and Fentress County indicates it has a people who are Hispanic or Latino of 1.5% which is the third most Hispanic Population of all other counties in the greater Fentress County region. Figure 11 compares the ratio of the amount of men to the amount of women and shows total male population only about 2.3% smaller as the total female population.

Fentress County Marital Status and Families Charts

Figure 12 shows the detailed marriage characteristics broken down by %residents who are married, never married, single, divorced, and widowed. Fentress County has the percentage of never married percent less than most other counties in the metro area at 20% of the total. Figure 14 compares the average household size using the average number of people in a family for Fentress County households. Fentress County depicts it has an average family size of 3.0 which is in the middle range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest average family size in the area is Clinton County which depicts an average family size of 3.5 (16.7% larger).

Figure 15 shows the overall ratio of Fentress County households for families to the total number of Fentress County households and that Fentress County depicts it has a percent of people who are in a family of 68% which is the third most of all other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of people who are in a family in the area is Pickett County which depicts a families percent of 73% (6.6% larger).

Looking at Fentress County households that are headed by a husband and wife as a percent of all families in Figure 16, Fentress County depicts it has a percent of people in a husband and wife family of 78% which is in the middle range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of people in a husband and wife family in the area is Pickett County which depicts a husband and wife family percent of 83% (7.2% larger).

Fentress County Mothers and Children Charts

The next section of charts provide a detailed look at mothers and baby births that occurred over the past 12 months. Figure 18 shows the rate of women aged 15 to 50 years old who have given birth. Fentress County depicts it has a percent of women who gave birth of 3.0% which is the smallest in terms of percent of women who gave birth of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest percent of women who gave birth in the area is Pickett County which shows a birth rate of 6.1% (about twice as large). Figure 19 shows the breakdown of the mother's age for all baby births that occurred in the last 12 months and it has one of the largest proportions of percent of births to mothers aged 15 to 19 at 8% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Clinton County (14%), and #1 Cumberland County (20%) are larger. Second, it has the smallest proportion of percent of births to mothers aged 20 to 24 at 5% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of percent of births to mothers aged 25 to 29 at 55% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of percent of births to mothers aged 30 to 34 at 31% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Morgan County (32%), and #1 Cumberland County (35%) are larger.

In Figure 20, the demographic data for Fentress County Tennessee teenager birth rate is shown (women between the ages of 15 and 19.) Fentress County shows it has a teenager birth rate of 8% which is the third most of all other counties in the area. The county with the highest teenager birth rate in the area is Cumberland County which depicts a births to a teenager of 20% (approximately 2.5 times bigger).

In Figure 21, the percentage of all births in the last 12 months to mothers that were unmarried is shown (unwed mothers.) Fentress County depicts it has a percent of unwed women who have given birth of 21% which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth in the area is Morgan County which depicts an unwed mother birth rate of 47% (approximately 2.2 times bigger).

The next chart, Figure 22, shows the percentage of unwed mothers who are also on public assistance. Fentress County depicts it has a percent of unwed women who have given birth and are on public assistance of 5.5% which is the highest of all counties in the greater Fentress County region.

Unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are also shown broken down by age group in Figure 24. Fentress County Tennessee has the largest proportion of unwed mothers aged 20 to 34 at 100.0% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 25 shows the comparative demographic rate of unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are broken down by racial group (including the Hispanic birth rate.) Fentress County Tennessee has the percentage of White unwed birth rate less than most other counties in the local area at 20.9% of the total.

Figure 26 shows unwed mothers in poverty (based on median household income definition) who have given birth in the last 12 months. Fentress County Tennessee has the percentage of unwed births and living below poverty level in the mid range of other counties in the surrounding region at 73.9% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of unwed births and living between 100% and 199% of poverty level at 26.1% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Clinton County with 56.0%.

For all births to unwed mothers, Figure 27 breaks down the education level of the mother by less than high school through college and post graduate attainment it has one of the largest proportions of percent of unwed mothers with less than high school education at 22% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Scott County (22%), and #1 Clinton County (30%) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of percent of unwed mothers who are a high school graduate or equivalent at 78% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Morgan County with 78%.

Fentress County Marital Status Charts

The next set of demographic data looks at the marital status for Fentress County households which is useful for internet research. Figure 28 compares the total number of single people in each area. Fentress County depicts it has a percent of people who are single for any reason of 41% which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest percent of people who are single for any reason in the area is Clinton County which shows a percent single of 52% (27.1% larger). Comparing percent of people who are single for any reason to the United States average of 50%, Fentress County is about 22.4% smaller. Also, versus the state of Tennessee, percent of people who are single for any reason of 49%, Fentress County is about 19.3% smaller.

Figure 30 compares the single people in each area broken down by never married, divorced, and widowed. Fentress County Tennessee has the percentage of percent never married less than most other counties in the local area at 20% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by percent of people never married of all the other counties in the local area in order of percent divorced at 12% of the total. Figure 31 shows the demographics for the number of single men adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Fentress County Tennessee has the percentage of men who have never been married in the center range of other counties in the local area at 24% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of men who are widowed at 3% of the total.

Figure 33 shows the Fentress County demographics for the ratio of the number of single men between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Fentress County metro area. Fentress County Tennessee has one of the largest proportions of single men 18 to 24 at 30% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Pickett County with 34%. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by percent of single men 18 to 24 of all the other counties in the local area in order of single men 25 to 29 at 12% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of single men 30 to 34 at 3% of the total.

Figure 34 shows the Fentress County population data for the ratio of the number of single women between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Fentress County metro area. Fentress County Tennessee has the largest proportion of single women 18 to 24 at 27% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest as measured by percent of single women 18 to 24 of all the other counties in the greater region when sorted by single women 25 to 29 at 8% of the total. Third, it has the second smallest as measured by percent of single women 18 to 24 of all the other counties in the local area as measured by single women 30 to 34 at 6% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of single women 40 to 44 at 11% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of single women 45 to 49 at 4% of the total.

Fentress County Citizenship Demographics Charts

In Figure 37, the demographic percentage of Fentress County residents who were not born in the United States is shown (i.e. percent foreign born.) Fentress County shows it has a percent of population who was born in another country of 0.9% which is the third most percent born outside United States of all other counties in the greater Fentress County region. The county with the highest percent of population who was born in another country in the area is Cumberland County which depicts a percent born outside United States of 2.2% (approximately 2.5 times bigger). Comparing percent of population who was born in another country to the United States average of 13.5%, Fentress County is only about 6.4% the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Tennessee, percent of population who was born in another country of 5.0%, Fentress County is approximately a sixth the size.

Figure 39 provides a detailed analysis of non citizens by breaking them into two age groups: Under 18 and over the age of 18. Fentress County Tennessee has the largest proportion of non citizens over 18 years old at 100% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 40 provides further information for non citizen age by showing a comparison of the median age for all non citizens immigrants. it has a median age of non citizens of 56.0 which is the largest of all counties in the metro area. The next diagram (Figure 41) shows the year of entry that non citizens entered the United States. The year of entry can show the rate of flow at various points of time in the past for when they entered the U.S. it has the largest proportion of non citizens who entered the US after 2010 at 54% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of non citizens who entered the US between 1990 to 1999 at 46% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Morgan County (49%), and #1 Pickett County (100%) are larger.

For all foreign born people who have gone through naturalization (the process of becoming a legal U.S. resident citizen), Figure 42 shows the year when they became fully naturalized U.S. citizens. it has the largest proportion of people naturalized 2015 or later at 20% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of people naturalized 2005 to 2009 at 31% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Morgan County (37%), and #1 Clinton County (100%) are larger. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of people naturalized 1995 to 1999 at 6% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Cumberland County with 8%. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of people naturalized 1990 to 1994 at 6% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Overton County (9%), and #1 Pickett County (83%) are larger. In addition, it has the second smallest when sorted by percent of people naturalized 2015 or later of all the other counties in the metropolitan area as measured by people naturalized before 1990 at 13% of the total.

Fentress County Birthplace Demographic Charts

Figure 43 displays a map of the globe and shows Fentress County demographic information for large regions of the world that people from this place originally came from. Fentress County Tennessee has the percentage of from Europe the second smallest when ranked by percent of people born in Europe of all the other counties in the surrounding region at 11% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of from Asia at 62% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of from the Americas at 27% of the total.

Figure 44 categorizes the location for where foreign born people originally come from based on very large continental geographic areas. Fentress County Tennessee has the largest proportion of from Asia at 62% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of from the Americas at 27% of the total.

Figure 45 is a table that breaks out all the people who were foreign born by which large geographic region where they were born. Fentress County Tennessee has the largest proportion of people who were born in Eastern Asia at 33.5% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in South East Asia at 25.8% of the total and is ranked #1.