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Jefferson City

Tennessee · 8,419 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 $43,158. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,800. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,419
+8%since 2000
from 7,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.6
+15%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Jefferson City
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,158
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,911 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,090
+31%since 2000
from $13,770 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.3% in 2000
53.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(6,955)
Black3.6%(304)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(692)
Asian1%(86)
Other0.3%(26)
Diversity Score30.9%(2,599)
Diversity Score
31
+34%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson City, Tennessee?

Jefferson City, Tennessee has about 8,419 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson City, Tennessee earns about $43,158 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 $133,800, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson City, Tennessee?

About 19.7% 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 22.1% 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 2,925 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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