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Fayette County, Tennessee

Fayette County: county in Tennessee, United States

About

Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 38,413 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 41,620 inhabitants. Its county seat is Somerville. The county was created 201 years ago in 1824.

Fayette County locator map
Location of Fayette County on Tennessee map.

County Snapshot

Fayette County at a glance

Fayette County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

10

These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.

Top linked places

Oakland 8,669 Somerville 3,248 Hickory Withe 2,973 Piperton 2,128

Quick Facts about Fayette County

Population 41,620 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Tennessee (United States)
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Area 1829 km2
Water as percent of area 0.2%
Land as percent of area 99.8%
Latitude & Longitude 35.1971,-89.4144
Named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
Capital Somerville
Establishment September 29, 1824
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 16:17:57 (18th April 2026)
Density 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 7.71% (2010-2020)
Weather 85℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Map of Tennessee highlighting Fayette County locator map image
Map of Tennessee highlighting Fayette County locator map image

Geography

Fayette County is located at 35°11'49"N 89°24'52"W (35.1970800, -89.4143700). It has 6 neighbors: Benton County, Marshall County, Hardeman County, Haywood County, Shelby County and Tipton County.

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The largest city of Fayette County is Oakland with a population of 8,669. Other cities include, Somerville population 3,248, Hickory Withe population 2,973, Piperton population 2,128 and Rossville population 1,012. See all Fayette County cities & populated places.

Fayette County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County.

City Name Population Title
Oakland 8,669 Human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America
Somerville 3,248 Town in Tennessee, United States
Hickory Withe 2,973 Unincoporated community in Fayette County, Tennessee
Piperton 2,128 Human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America
Rossville 1,012 Town in Tennessee, United States
Gallaway 648 Human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America
Moscow 549 City in Tennessee, USA
Williston 373 Human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America
Braden 260 Town in Tennessee, United States
La Grange 129 Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

Weather

85°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph SSW Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Fayette County

Official Website
  • Somerville

Demographics

The population of Fayette County increased by 7.71% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 38,413 - census
2011 38,570 0.41% estimation process
2012 38,686 0.3% estimation process
2013 38,812 0.32% estimation process
2014 39,123 0.79% estimation process
2015 39,280 0.4% estimation process
2016 39,703 1.07% estimation process
2017 40,150 1.11% estimation process
2018 40,556 1% estimation process
2019 41,133 1.4% estimation process
2020 41,620 1.17% estimation process
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People born in Fayette County (1)

American academic William Malone Baskervill was born in Fayette County

Other places with the same name (10)

Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Shelby County 936,017 County in Tennessee, United States
Davidson County 694,176 County in Tennessee, United States
Nashville 684,410 The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Memphis 649,705 The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
New South Memphis 641,608 This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll.
Knox County 475,609 County in Maine, United States
Hamilton County 371,662 County in Tennessee, United States
Rutherford County 339,261 County in North Carolina, United States
Williamson County 245,348 County in Tennessee, United States
Montgomery County 214,251 County in Tennessee, United States
Sumner County 195,561 County in Tennessee, United States
Knoxville 190,223 The most populous city in Tennessee.
Chattanooga 184,742 The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
Clarksville 161,247 The second most populous city in Tennessee.
Sullivan County 158,755 County in New York, United States
Murfreesboro 150,757 The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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