Population 16,809 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sequatchie County
Household size in Sequatchie County
| Period | Sequatchie County | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Sequatchie County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Chattanooga area, where it has 2.50 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.74, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sequatchie County
| Period | Sequatchie County | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 39.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 40.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 41.3 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 41.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +1.6 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Sequatchie County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sequatchie County
| Period | Sequatchie County | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 11.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Sequatchie County (11.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sequatchie County
Renters in Sequatchie County
| Period | Sequatchie County | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 30.9% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 32.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 32.9% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 31.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.0% of households in Sequatchie County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 56.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sequatchie County
| Period | Sequatchie County | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Sequatchie County: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sequatchie County
| Period | Sequatchie County | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1983 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Sequatchie County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Of Tennessee's 95 counties, only nine have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sequatchie County
| Period | Sequatchie County | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $606 | $731 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $659 | $803 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $689 | $876 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $778 | $1,184 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$172 | +$454 | +$526 | +$606 |
Rent in Sequatchie County runs $778 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $172 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sequatchie County
Bachelor's degrees in Sequatchie County
| Period | Sequatchie County | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 22.9% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 24.3% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 27.2% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 31.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Sequatchie County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sequatchie County
| Period | Sequatchie County | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.9% | 82.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.4% | 84.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.4% | 87.4% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Sequatchie County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 9.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Sequatchie County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Tennessee counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sequatchie County
| Period | Sequatchie County | Chattanooga area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Sequatchie County: 7.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only six of Tennessee's 95 counties have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sequatchie County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequatchie County | 2.67 | 45.8 | 11.1% | 22.0% | 11.7% | 1993 | $778 | 20.3% | 83.1% | 7.3% |
| Grundy County | 2.66 | 43.1 | 10.2% | 16.3% | 17.2% | 1986 | $718 | 14.7% | 82.2% | 10.6% |
| Coffee County | 2.62 | 39.2 | 13.3% | 31.0% | 9.6% | 1984 | $954 | 20.9% | 88.4% | 3.7% |
| Franklin County | 2.40 | 42.7 | 8.3% | 22.6% | 13.6% | 1984 | $961 | 25.6% | 91.8% | 2.8% |
| McMinn County | 2.55 | 43.2 | 12.8% | 24.2% | 12.5% | 1981 | $864 | 18.6% | 87.4% | 5.0% |
| Moore County | 2.49 | 45.6 | 10.4% | 17.5% | 8.3% | 1992 | $912 | 22.8% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Marshall County | 2.67 | 39.1 | 13.5% | 23.2% | 8.2% | 1988 | $1,126 | 23.0% | 90.9% | 4.0% |
| Graham County | 2.33 | 45.1 | 9.3% | 19.3% | 27.4% | 1988 | $660 | 17.0% | 87.8% | 6.8% |
| Lawrence County | 2.72 | 39.4 | 9.9% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 1983 | $814 | 15.4% | 86.3% | 5.0% |
| Swain County | 2.31 | 41.5 | 15.2% | 27.3% | 27.3% | 1989 | $703 | 21.4% | 86.8% | 7.9% |
| Jackson County | 2.18 | 40.8 | 11.4% | 39.2% | 23.3% | 1991 | $960 | 32.3% | 91.7% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sequatchie County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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