County · Tennessee
Overton County, Tennessee
Overton County, Tennessee. Overton County had 23,787 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 47133.
Overton County is one of the 4 counties of the Cookeville, TN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,787
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,511 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,065
Median household income
$48,959
±$4,897 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$173,200
±$16,366 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$832
±$187 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Overton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,511 residents in Overton County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,787 for July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, in line with Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 23,065 over 433 square miles of land.
| Measure | Overton County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,065 | 7,066,383 | +997 |
| Households | 9,071±261 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.07 | 2.45 | +0.14 |
| Housing units | 10,406±23 | 3,143,670 | no clear change |
Overton County's population since 2000
From 20,118 in 2000 to 23,787 in 2025: up 18.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Overton County?
Overton County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Livingston with 4,147 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Livingston | 3,905 | $39,567 |
|---|---|---|
| HilhamGEOID 4734580 | 338 | $75,938 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Overton County?
The median resident of Overton County is 43.7 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.2%.
| Measure | Overton County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±0.5 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±0.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 7.4% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.2%±0.5 pts | 71.0% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0%±2.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9%±1.7 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.8%±2.9 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.0%±2.3 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6%±1.0 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Overton County earn?
Half of Overton County's 9,071 households earn less than $48,959 a year (±$4,897), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $45,778 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Overton County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,959±$4,897 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,701±$5,766 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,070±$1,971 | $39,437 | +$4,231 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3%±3.3 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1%±6.7 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8%±2.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.4%±3.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Overton County?
Owners occupy 76.9% of Overton County's occupied homes and renters 23.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,200 by its owner (±$16,366). The median renter pays $832 a month including utilities, and 37.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Overton County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,200±$16,366 | $286,700 | +$19,486 |
| Median gross rent | $832±$187 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.7%±10.5 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,178±$56 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.9%±2.9 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,406±23 | 3,143,670 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±2.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±2.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.5%±3.0 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.2%±2.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.3%±2.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Overton County building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units across Overton County in 2025 (9 single-family), 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Overton County get to work?
82.9% of Overton County's workers drive alone and 7.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Overton County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9%±2.5 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.9%±3.2 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2%±2.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.7%±2.0 pts | 12.9% | +3.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min±1.8 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Overton County's census tracts?
Overton County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,395 (Tract 9503.01) to $65,793 (Tract 9505.02).
| Tract 950147133950100 | 1,613±208 | $44,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950247133950200 | 1,842±394 | $49,083 |
| Tract 9503.0147133950301 | 4,845±413 | $38,395 |
| Tract 9503.0247133950302 | 3,218±365 | $51,361 |
| Tract 950447133950400 | 2,287±399 | $54,063 |
| Tract 9505.0147133950501 | 4,305±542 | $55,549 |
| Tract 9505.0247133950502 | 2,491±404 | $65,793 |
| Tract 950647133950600 | 2,464±543 | $50,878 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Overton County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 48th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th of 95 |
| Median household income | 86th of 95 |
| Median home value | 63rd of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 49th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 41st of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67th of 95 |
| Median age | 33rd of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Overton County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.