County profile · Tennessee
Fayette County, TN market data
How Fayette County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 45,071
- +7.7% since 2020
- Households
- 17,210
- Median household income
- $88,456
- +45.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $340,800
- Jobs located here
- 9,545
- Highest market score
- 93
- Bakeries and dessert shops, #5 of 1,889 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Fayette County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Fayette County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Fayette County has an estimated 45,071 people and 17,210 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Fayette County grew 7.7%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Fayette County is $88,456, 10% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 45.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Fayette County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (82).
Of the business types scored in Fayette County, bakeries and dessert shops (93), coffee shops and cafes (92) and restaurants and cafes (91) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For bakeries and dessert shops, that ranks #5 of 1,889 scored counties.
Fayette County is part of the Memphis metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (86% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (77% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Fayette County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Fayette County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 93 | #5 of 1,889 | 5 | 2.9 | $13.8M | 333 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 92 | #16 of 2,063 | 8 | 4.6 | $8.6M | 233 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 91 | #19 of 2,405 | 96 | 55.8 | $719K | 194 | 38 |
| Pizza | 90 | #12 of 2,090 | 7 | 4.1 | $9.9M | 194 | 21 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 90 | #23 of 2,405 | 58 | 33.7 | $1.2M | 179 | 14 |
| Hair salons | 89 | #13 of 2,339 | 14 | 8.1 | $1.2M | 269 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 88 | #31 of 2,222 | 15 | 8.7 | $4.6M | 151 | 21 |
| Insurance agencies | 88 | #89 of 2,272 | 21 | 12.2 | $2.4M | 194 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 87 | #20 of 2,385 | 27 | 15.7 | $601K | 283 | 6 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 86 | #15 of 1,886 | 6 | 3.5 | $3.4M | 341 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 86 | #58 of 2,210 | 13 | 7.6 | $2.6M | 298 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 86 | #94 of 2,402 | 26 | 15.1 | $4.1M | 122 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 86 | #104 of 2,070 | 9 | 5.2 | $11.9M | 128 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 85 | #27 of 2,088 | 13 | 7.6 | $1.1M | 161 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 85 | #56 of 2,401 | 51 | 29.6 | $370K | 138 | 15 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 84 | #42 of 2,394 | 33 | 19.2 | $610K | 400 | 16 |
| Tire shops | 84 | #56 of 1,530 | 5 | 2.9 | $3.8M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 84 | #86 of 2,087 | 11 | 6.4 | $3.1M | 244 | 6 |
| Convenience stores | 84 | #96 of 2,261 | 8 | 4.6 | $13.4M | 170 | 4 |
| Gyms | 83 | #45 of 1,792 | 7 | 4.1 | $2M | 152 | 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 83 | #73 of 2,378 | 31 | 18.0 | $608K | 137 | 11 |
| Child care and preschools | 82 | #67 of 1,611 | 7 | 4.1 | $1.2M | 123 | 6 |
| Real estate | 80 | #25 of 2,229 | 21 | 12.2 | Index only | 297 | 15 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 80 | #26 of 2,176 | 20 | 11.6 | Index only | 248 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 80 | #92 of 1,656 | 7 | 4.1 | $2.9M | 162 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 75 | #155 of 1,472 | 5 | 2.9 | $578K | 85 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 71 | #154 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.5 | $2.3M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 69 | #175 of 1,328 | 7 | 4.1 | $2.3M | 139 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 68 | #288 of 1,493 | 9 | 5.2 | $3M | 101 | 19 |
| Pet businesses | 66 | #428 of 2,200 | 18 | 10.5 | $915K | 104 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 64 | #608 of 2,358 | 35 | 20.3 | $1.7M | 72 | 20 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #579 of 1,771 | 19 | 11.0 | $1.4M | 83 | 28 |
| Veterinarians | 54 | #647 of 1,485 | 8 | 4.6 | $2.1M | 76 | 8 |
| Roofing and gutters | 48 | #649 of 1,177 | 9 | 5.2 | $5.7M | 68 | 5 |
| Pest control | 43 | #455 of 699 | 6 | 3.5 | $4.4M | 43 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 43 | #1,119 of 1,707 | 16 | 9.3 | $3.2M | 68 | 24 |
| Home repair trades | 43 | #1,382 of 2,057 | 29 | 16.9 | $1.8M | 73 | 50 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $4.7M | 153 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $12.9M | 107 | 21 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $6.6M | 104 | 6 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $4.1M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.3 | $5M | 210 | 4 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $5.4M | 287 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.7 | $6.7M | 214 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $9.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $8.2M | Too few | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.2 | $8.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $20.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.6 | $18.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Fayette County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $18.9M | $1,096 | 114 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $60M | $3,485 | 134 |
| Food away from home | $69M | $4,011 | 99 |
| Groceries | $107.2M | $6,229 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $16.2M | $943 | 94 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.6M | $500 | 86 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.8M | $804 | 82 |
| Medical and dental services | $20.1M | $1,170 | 91 |
| Pets | $16.5M | $957 | 105 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $34.1M | $1,980 | 96 |
| Vehicle insurance | $51.1M | $2,968 | 152 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $51.5M | $2,992 | 99 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $26.6M | $1,543 | 109 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $270.2M | $15,699 | 94 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Fayette County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 45,071+7.7% since 2020
- Households
- 17,210
- Median age
- 47.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 704 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 61
- Median household income
- $88,456+45.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $107,294
- Median home value
- $340,800
- Jobs located here
- 9,545
- Daytime population
- 31,789Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Fayette County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Fayette County at 45,071 people in 2025, up 7.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 17,210 households. Median household income rose 45.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Fayette County, TN spend?
Households in Fayette County spend about $270.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $107.2M on groceries and $69M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Fayette County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 152, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (82).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Fayette County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Fayette County are for bakeries and dessert shops (93), coffee shops and cafes (92) and restaurants and cafes (91). Fayette County ranks #5 of 1,889 scored counties for bakeries and dessert shops.
How does Fayette County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Fayette County is $88,456 a year, 10% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $340,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Fayette County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (86% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (77% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 37 of the 56 business types have a score in Fayette County, each ranked against other counties.
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