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Fentress County, TN market data
How Fentress County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 20,322
- +9.7% since 2020
- Households
- 7,831
- Median household income
- $51,149
- +40.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $168,200
- Jobs located here
- 3,781
- Highest market score
- 82
- Insurance agencies, #188 of 2,272 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Fentress County has an estimated 20,322 people and 7,831 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Fentress County grew 9.7%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Fentress County is $51,149, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 40.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Fentress County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (43).
Of the business types scored in Fentress County, insurance agencies (82), gas stations (77) and sit-down restaurants (70) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #188 of 2,272 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet businesses (72% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (70% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Fentress County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Fentress 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 82 | #188 of 2,272 | 10 | 12.8 | $2.2M | 175 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 77 | #210 of 2,358 | 7 | 8.9 | $3.7M | 154 | 11 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 70 | #379 of 2,405 | 24 | 30.6 | $914K | 138 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 69 | #394 of 2,210 | 5 | 6.4 | $2.3M | 260 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 66 | #471 of 2,394 | 20 | 25.5 | $338K | 222 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #411 of 2,057 | 7 | 8.9 | $2.5M | 103 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 64 | #614 of 2,405 | 52 | 66.4 | $422K | 114 | 18 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 63 | #566 of 2,087 | 5 | 6.4 | $2.3M | 180 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 58 | #527 of 1,472 | 5 | 6.4 | $270K | 40 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 55 | #931 of 2,261 | 6 | 7.7 | $6.7M | 85 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 53 | #767 of 1,707 | 5 | 6.4 | $3.5M | 73 | 3 |
| Real estate | 52 | #981 of 2,229 | 14 | 17.9 | Index only | 160 | 9 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 52 | #1,137 of 2,402 | 16 | 20.4 | $2.5M | 74 | 4 |
| Spas and skin care | 49 | #918 of 1,769 | 5 | 6.4 | $1.1M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 48 | #838 of 1,530 | 5 | 6.4 | $1.5M | 61 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #1,226 of 2,176 | 14 | 17.9 | Index only | 127 | 5 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,207 of 2,090 | 8 | 10.2 | $2.7M | 54 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 44 | #1,391 of 2,222 | 12 | 15.3 | $1.8M | 60 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 40 | #1,299 of 1,889 | 6 | 7.7 | $3.7M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 40 | #1,681 of 2,378 | 27 | 34.5 | $284K | 64 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 39 | #1,583 of 2,200 | 14 | 17.9 | $363K | 41 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 37 | #1,791 of 2,401 | 42 | 53.6 | $183K | 68 | 14 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 34 | #1,997 of 2,385 | 28 | 35.8 | $192K | 90 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 33 | #1,577 of 2,070 | 8 | 10.2 | $5M | 54 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 29 | #1,826 of 2,088 | 8 | 10.2 | $418K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 28 | #2,089 of 2,339 | 19 | 24.3 | $284K | 66 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 27 | #1,285 of 1,485 | 6 | 7.7 | $846K | 31 | 3 |
| Gyms | 26 | #1,582 of 1,792 | 6 | 7.7 | $558K | 43 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $5.5M | 148 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.1 | $1.7M | 95 | 12 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $719K | 72 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.8 | $2.6M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $1.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $7.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $17.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $9.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $17.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| 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 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 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 | Under 3 |
| 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 | Under 3 |
Household spending in Fentress 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 | $7.7M | $979 | 102 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $25.7M | $3,276 | 126 |
| Food away from home | $21.9M | $2,802 | 69 |
| Groceries | $40.2M | $5,133 | 81 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.4M | $688 | 68 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $275 | 47 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.3M | $427 | 43 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.8M | $864 | 67 |
| Pets | $5.1M | $648 | 71 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $11.5M | $1,463 | 71 |
| Vehicle insurance | $22M | $2,812 | 144 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.4M | $2,225 | 74 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.1M | $1,161 | 82 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $97.2M | $12,409 | 74 |
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 Fentress County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 20,322+9.7% since 2020
- Households
- 7,831
- Median age
- 45.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 83%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 499 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 39
- Median household income
- $51,149+40.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $57,981
- Median home value
- $168,200
- Jobs located here
- 3,781
- Daytime population
- 16,556Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Fentress County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Fentress County at 20,322 people in 2025, up 9.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,831 households. Median household income rose 40.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Fentress County, TN spend?
Households in Fentress County spend about $97.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $40.2M on groceries and $25.7M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Fentress County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (43).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Fentress County, TN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Fentress County are for insurance agencies (82), gas stations (77) and sit-down restaurants (70). Fentress County ranks #188 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Fentress County, TN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Fentress County is $51,149 a year, 37% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 9.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $168,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Fentress County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet businesses (72% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (70% 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. 28 of the 56 business types have a score in Fentress County, each ranked against other counties.
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