Market insights · Tennessee
Fentress County, TN: growth, migration and housing
Fentress County has 20,322 residents, up 9.7% since 2020 (+1.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 561 households moved in and 360 moved out (+201 net), bringing in a net $18.2M of income. Median household income is $51,149, the median home $168,200 and median rent $709 a month.
In Tennessee: 12th of 95 counties for 5-year population growth · 7th of 95 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 77th of 95 counties for median household income · 66th of 95 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Fentress County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County, TN | 55 | $2.0M |
| Putnam County, TN | 41 | $1.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Fentress County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam County, TN | 45 | $2.0M |
| Cumberland County, TN | 44 | $1.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.