Fentress County, Tennessee
Fentress County: county in Tennessee, United States.
About
Fentress County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,959 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 18,787 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jamestown. The county was created 203 years ago in 1822.
Quick Facts about Fentress County
| Population | 18,787 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Area | 1292 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.06% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.94% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3805,-84.9325 |
| Altitude | 1,677 feet / 511 meters |
| Capital | Jamestown |
| Establishment | January 01, 1823 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 09:18:51 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.61% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Patchy Fog 7-days weather |
Geography
Fentress County is located at 36°22'50"N 84°55'57"W (36.3804900, -84.9324600). It has 6 neighbors: Cumberland County, Morgan County, Overton County, Pickett County, Putnam County and Scott County.
Fentress County map
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Fentress County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fentress County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Fentress County
Official Website- Jamestown
Demographics
The population of Fentress County increased by 4.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,959 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,997 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,916 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,904 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,849 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,965 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,040 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,214 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,322 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,523 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,787 | 1.43% | estimation process |
People born in Fentress County (4)
People born in Fentress County, including United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Alvin C. York, Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Oliver Hughes, basket maker Bobby Edwards, .
More notable people
- Cuje Bertram (American musician) he was born in 24/08/1894
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. |