2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,409
Sequatchie County is a small county in Tennessee with a population of 16,409. The median household income is $52,260, 20% below the national average. The poverty rate is 23.6%, median home value is $217,800, and 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 22% below the national average.
Population
16,409
2023 estimate
Rank #2076 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,260
Household
Rank #2541 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$217,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #1041 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #2097 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% below Tennessee avg·20% below national avg
Poverty Rate
48% below Tennessee avg·57% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
12% below Tennessee avg·16% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,368
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
23.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
48.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
8% above Tennessee avg·4% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% below Tennessee avg·9% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Tennessee avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% below Tennessee avg·4% above national avg
Housing Units
6,951
Households
6,121
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,321
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
30 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
4% below Tennessee avg·22% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% below Tennessee avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
17.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.7%
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