Overton County, TN

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US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Poverty Rate

18%

4.49% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$46,159

0.904% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$171,700

10.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

10,225

0.235% 1-year growth

About

In N/A, Overton County, TN had a population of N/A people with a median age of N/A and a median household income of $46,159. Between N/A and N/A the population of Overton County, TN N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income declined from $46,580 to $46,159, a −0.904% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Overton County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (95.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.38%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.02%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.956%), and White (Hispanic) (0.675%).

None of the households in Overton County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Overton County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Overton County, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston (257 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Overton County, TN was $171,700, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Overton County, TN borders Clay County, TN, Fentress County, TN, Jackson County, TN, Pickett County, TN, and Putnam County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Overton County, TN is home to a population of N/A people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.583% of Overton County, TN residents were born outside of the country (133 people).

In 2023, there were 69.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.7k people) in Overton County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 314 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 232 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.8% of Overton County, TN residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Overton County, TN was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Overton County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Overton County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.7k ± 16
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
314 ± 59
Two+ (Hispanic)
232 ± 92.7

1.99%

Hispanic Population

454 people

1.99% of the people in Overton County, TN are hispanic (454 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Overton County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

0.583%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

133 people

0.678%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

153 people

As of 2023, 0.583% of Overton County, TN residents (133 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Overton County, TN was 0.678%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Overton County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
417 ± 99
Gulf War (1990s)
137 ± 81
Gulf War (2001-)
134 ± 71

Overton County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Overton County, TN employs 10.2k people. The largest industries in Overton County, TN are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.2k

2023 Value

± 682

0.235%

1 Year growth

± 9.58%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Overton County, TN grew at a rate of 0.235%, from 10.2k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Overton County, TN, are Production Occupations (1,224 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,044 people), and Management Occupations (911 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Overton County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.2k

2023 Value

± 682

0.235%

1 Year growth

± 9.58%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Overton County, TN grew at a rate of 0.235%, from 10.2k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Overton County, TN, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Overton County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Overton County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,427

Median earning men ± $3,652

$31,467

Median earning women ± $2,558

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,994), Information ($71,250), and Public Administration ($58,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,156), Information ($43,021), and Construction ($40,893).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

39
Retail Trade
32
Construction
30
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$65.6k
Manufacturing
$34.3k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$19.6k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Overton County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 78.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.3%), followed by Other (0.857%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (78.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.857%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Overton County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 78.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.3%), followed by Other (0.857%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Overton County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Overton County, TN awarded 257 degrees. The student population of Overton County, TN in N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Overton County, TN are White (227 and 89%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12 and 4.71%), Black or African American (6 and 2.35%), and Unknown (5 and 1.96%).

The largest universities in Overton County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston (257 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,417 students enrolled in Overton County, TN, 63.4% men and 36.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,087 records, of which 36.8% were women and 63.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
57 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
27 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Overton County, TN was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Overton County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

257 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston with 257 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 119 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Overton County, TN, which is 0.862 times less than the 138 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 227 degrees mean that there were 18.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 12 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Overton County, TN was $171,700 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $156,000 to $171,700, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Overton County, TN is 77.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

Median household income in Overton County, TN is $46,159. In N/A, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Overton County, TN was Census Tract 9506 with a value of $51,920, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9503.02, with respective values of $49,786 and $49,125.

In 2023, 9.19% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Overton County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.21%.

Housing

Property

$171,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$18,041

$6,970

Median Property Taxes

±$518

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Overton County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Overton County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.5%

Homeownership

2023

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.5% of the housing units in Overton County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Overton County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9506
Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9503.02

In N/A, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Overton County, TN was Census Tract 9506 with a value of $51,920, followed by Census Tract 9504 and Census Tract 9503.02, with respective values of $49,786 and $49,125.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Overton County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,159

Median Household Income

± $5,999

8.99k

Number of Households

± 661

In 2023, the median household income of the 8.99k households in Overton County, TN declined from $46,159 from the previous year's value of $46,580.

The following chart displays the households in Overton County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the N/A range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Overton County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Overton County, TN N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Overton County, TN have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Overton County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Overton County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Overton County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Overton County, TN have N/A.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.19% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Overton County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.21%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Overton County, TN (4.05k out of 22.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 19.2% of the children was living in poverty in Overton County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 10.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

92% of the population of Overton County, TN has health coverage, with 37.9% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 1.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Overton County, TN see 2051 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year (1853 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3263 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 11420 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,051 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Overton County, TN

Primary care physicians in Overton County, TN see an average of 2,051 patients per year. This represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year (1,853 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Overton County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.03%

Uninsured

37.9%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

1.77%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Overton County, TN grew by 10.8% from 7.25% to 8.03%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Overton County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Overton County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Overton County, TN.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.4% in Overton County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Overton County, TN.