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STATE · ADMITTED 1796 · 2020 ACS

Tennessee

6,910,840 residents · 95 counties · 504 cities · 1,701 census tracts
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Tennessee has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,833. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,600.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,910,840
+21%since 2000
from 5,689,283 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
168 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4.7M5.3M6.0M6.6M7.3M1990201020202024Tennessee
20247.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,833
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,360 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,869
+59%since 2000
from $19,393 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Tennessee on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(4,505,930)
Black16.3%(928,204)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(123,838)
Asian1%(56,077)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(2,331,781)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(4,900,246)
Black15.7%(1,083,772)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(479,187)
Asian1.9%(134,302)
Other2.7%(189,119)
Diversity Score55.9%(3,861,402)
Diversity Score
56
+36%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government721,074
2.Memphis609,647
3.Knoxville202,021
4.Chattanooga194,144
5.Clarksville188,829
6.Murfreesboro171,178
7.Franklin90,226
8.Johnson City74,943
9.Jackson69,339
10.Hendersonville64,266
11.Smyrna63,321
12.Spring Hill61,336
Frequently asked

How many people live in Tennessee?

Tennessee has about 6,910,840 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tennessee?

The typical household in Tennessee earns about $54,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tennessee expensive?

In Tennessee, the median home is worth about $177,600, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Tennessee?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tennessee?

About 14.6% of people in Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,033,655 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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Metro areas
NashvilleMemphisKnoxvilleChattanoogaClarksvilleKingsportJohnson CityJacksonCookevilleClevelandMorristownSevierville
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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