Jefferson County, TN Demographics
What is the population of Jefferson County?
There are 64,950 residents in Jefferson County, with a median age of 46. Of this, 48.7% are males and 51.3% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.96% of the resident pool in Jefferson County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.87%. Additionally, 1.17% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 57,176 people in Jefferson County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 64,950 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 31,631 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 33,319 | 0.0% |
Male Population 48.7%
Female Population 51.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 46 | 2.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 62,975 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,212 | 12.1% |
| Not Citizen | 763 | -17.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.96%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.87%
Not Citizen 1.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 159 | -23.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,948 | -11.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,424 | 5.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,674 | 10.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 57,176 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.25%
Moved from Same County 4.58%
Moved from Same State 3.77%
Moved from Different State 2.6%
Same House as Last Year 88.81%
What are the employment statistics in Jefferson County?
White-collar workers make up 70.38% of the working population in Jefferson County, while blue-collar employees account for 29.62%. There are also 2,704 entrepreneurs in Jefferson County (8.95% of the workforce); 21,465 workers employed in private companies (71.08%); and 4,050 people working in governmental institutions (13.41%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 21,255 | 1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 8,944 | 8.0% |
White Collar 70.38%
Blue Collar 29.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,704 | -2.9% |
| Private Companies | 21,465 | 1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,050 | 11.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,980 | 21.6% |
Self Employees 8.95%
Private Companies 71.08%
Governmental Workers 13.41%
Not for Profit Companies 6.56%
How many households are there in Jefferson County?
There are a total of 24,504 households in Jefferson County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 71.36% of these Jefferson County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.64%. Additionally, 29.66% of households have children and 70.34% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 24,504 | 1.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 17,487 | 1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,017 | 4.0% |
Family Households 71.36%
Non-Family Households 28.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,267 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 17,237 | 2.9% |
Households with Children 29.66%
Households without Children 70.34%
What are the median and average incomes in Jefferson County?
The average annual household income in Jefferson County is $80,838, while the median household income sits at $62,694 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $68,908, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $74,859. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,795 and $46,434, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $80,838 | 12.4% |
| Median Household Income | $62,694 | 9.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -10 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 55,717 | 1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Jefferson County?
There are 28,577 housing units in Jefferson County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 24,504 occupied housing units in Jefferson County, 75.98% are owner-occupied, while 24.02% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.55% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $199,650. In general, housing costs reach $768 per month in Jefferson County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 28,577 | 1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,862 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 942 | -4.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,686 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,602 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,764 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,581 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,813 | -7.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,808 | 11.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,387 | 29.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 132 | 247.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,504 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 18,618 | 2.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $5,886 | 0.9% |
Owner Occupied 75.98%
Renter Occupied 24.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,784 | -0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,834 | 6.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $199,650 | 23.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $173,800 | 10.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $768 | 7.1% |
With Mortgage 52.55%
Without Mortgage 47.45%
What is the level of education in Jefferson County?
Approximately 42.32% of the population in Jefferson County holds a high school degree (that's 23,101 residents), while 26.51% have attained a college certificate (14,469 locals) and 11.5% have a bachelor's degree (6,277 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,090 | -3.4% |
| Some High School | 23,101 | -0.7% |
| Some College | 14,469 | -1.1% |
| Associate Degree | 4,705 | 4.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,277 | 6.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,947 | 15.6% |
No High School 3.83%
Some High School 42.32%
Some College 26.51%
Associate Degree 8.62%
Bachelor's Degree 11.5%
Graduate Degree 7.23%
What is the marital status of Jefferson County residents?
A total of 13,439 people in Jefferson County have never been married (which represents 23.98% of the total population), while 30,903 of them are wedded (55.15%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,005 (1.79%) and 6,545 (11.68%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 13,439 | 2.8% |
| Married | 30,903 | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1,005 | -15.7% |
| Widowed | 4,146 | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 6,545 | 6,545.0% |
Never Married 23.98%
Married 55.15%
Separated 1.79%
Widowed 7.4%
Divorced 11.68%
What are the most common means of transportation in Jefferson County?
The top three means of transportation people in Jefferson County use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 27,315 residents commute by car, 352 prefer going to work by walking and 53 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 27,315 | 3.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 32 | -5.9% |
| Railroad | 53 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 45 | 18.4% |
| Motorcycle | 10 | 42.9% |
| Walk | 352 | -12.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Jefferson County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37871 | 9,487 | 3,522 | $70,417.00 | $76,079.00 |
| 37877 | 8,857 | 3,400 | $73,659.00 | $88,919.00 |
| 37890 | 7,427 | 3,046 | $63,490.00 | $79,440.00 |
| 37725 | 18,023 | 6,707 | $61,897.00 | $85,388.00 |
| 37760 | 13,887 | 4,982 | $56,593.00 | $84,606.00 |
| 37820 | 7,269 | 2,847 | $57,584.00 | $70,598.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.