Fayette County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Fayette County, Tennessee
Fayette County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
43,267
Median Age
47.4
Male Median
46.6
Female Median
48.2
Fayette County, Tennessee Population Growth

Fayette County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +15.5%%.
+15.5%% Growth
Fayette County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Fayette County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.4 | 43,267 |
| 2023 | 47.2 | 42,653 |
| 2022 | 46.8 | 42,228 |
| 2021 | 46.5 | 41,584 |
| 2020 | 46.2 | 40,612 |
| 2019 | 45.8 | 40,164 |
| 2018 | 45.4 | 39,692 |
| 2017 | 44.8 | 39,336 |
| 2016 | 44.4 | 39,071 |
| 2015 | 43.7 | 38,814 |
| 2014 | 43.1 | 38,664 |
| 2013 | 42.7 | 38,502 |
| 2012 | 41.8 | 38,370 |
| 2011 | 40.9 | 38,032 |
| 2010 | 40.3 | 37,458 |
Fayette County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 13.2% |
| 18–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–54 | 24.3% |
| 55–64 | 16.9% |
| 65+ | 23.0% |
Dependency Ratios for Fayette County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 69.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 30.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Fayette County, Tennessee
The median age in Fayette County, Tennessee is 47.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Fayette County, Tennessee is 43,267.
In Fayette County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 23.0% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Fayette County, Tennessee is aging.