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Jefferson County

Tennessee · 51,407 residents · 275.152 sq mi
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Jefferson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,239. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
51,407
+16%since 2000
from 44,294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
187 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K38K45K52K59K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,239
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,824 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,680
+17%since 2000
from $16,841 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+30%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(42,102)
Black2.3%(1,016)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(588)
Asian0.3%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(4,226)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(47,738)
Black2%(1,031)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,619)
Asian0.4%(212)
Other1.4%(695)
Diversity Score16.5%(8,500)
Diversity Score
17
+73%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Tennessee?

Jefferson County, Tennessee has about 51,407 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Tennessee earns about $38,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jefferson County, Tennessee expensive?

In Jefferson County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $122,600, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Tennessee?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jefferson County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, Tennessee?

About 18.2% of people in Jefferson County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Jefferson County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Jefferson County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,391 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 703Census Tract 705Census Tract 706Census Tract 709Census Tract 702Census Tract 701.02Census Tract 707.01Census Tract 704Census Tract 708.01Census Tract 707.02Census Tract 708.02Census Tract 701.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 37725ZIP 37760ZIP 37877ZIP 37820ZIP 37890
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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