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Jefferson County

Tennessee · 54,683 residents · 275.152 sq mi
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Jefferson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,899. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,800. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54,683
+23%since 2000
from 44,294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+22%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K38K45K52K59K1990201020202024Jefferson County
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,899
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,824 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,857
+54%since 2000
from $16,841 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+21%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(48,975)
Black1.4%(787)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(2,392)
Asian0.5%(257)
Other1.8%(1,006)
Diversity Score19.6%(10,717)
Segregation Score21.6%(11,821)
Diversity Score
20
+105%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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JEFFERSON COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jefferson County, Tennessee?

Jefferson County, Tennessee has about 54,683 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Jefferson County, Tennessee earns about $51,899 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 $154,800, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Jefferson County, Tennessee?

About 17.5% 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 13.1% 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 21,667 residents, a change of about 66 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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