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Jefferson City

Tennessee · 8,047 residents · 7.012 sq mi
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Jefferson City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,819. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,700. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,047
+4%since 2000
from 7,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.8
+2%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Jefferson City
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,819
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,911 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,401
+5%since 2000
from $13,770 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
52.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+27%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(6,880)
Black6.3%(488)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(212)
Asian0.8%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(1,784)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(6,669)
Black5.8%(465)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(619)
Asian1.2%(98)
Other0.5%(40)
Diversity Score34.5%(2,775)
Diversity Score
34
+50%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson City, Tennessee?

Jefferson City, Tennessee has about 8,047 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jefferson City, Tennessee?

The typical household in Jefferson City, Tennessee earns about $28,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson City, Tennessee expensive?

In Jefferson City, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $112,700, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson City, Tennessee?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson City, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson City, Tennessee?

About 27.9% of people in Jefferson City, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson City, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson City, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,553 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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