Jefferson County, Tennessee

TN · FIPS 47089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 56,864 #930 / 3,222
71th
Median Household Income $66,114 -12.0% #1,525 / 3,222
53th
Median Age 44.3 years +13.9% #878 / 3,222
73th
Median Home Value $229,300 -18.7% #1,091 / 3,222
66th
Median Gross Rent $904 -22.3% #1,422 / 3,222
56th
Poverty Rate 11.4% -9.6% #1,113 / 3,222
65th

Demographics

Jefferson County has a population of 56,864, making it the #930 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Jefferson County is $66,114, ranking #1,525 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Median Household Income
$66,114 −12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,525 of 3,222
53th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,086 −10.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,244 of 3,222
61th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.4% −9.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,113 of 3,222
65th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −13.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,729 of 3,222
46th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.8% −38.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,855 of 3,222
42th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.4 min +13.9% vs nat'l
Rank #674 of 3,222
79th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Jefferson County is $229,300 (-18.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $904/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.

Median Home Value
$229,300 −18.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,091 of 3,222
66th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$904 −22.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,422 of 3,222
56th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.8% +17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,399 of 3,222
57th percentile
75.8% Homeownership

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Health

91.0% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.

91.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.0% −0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,933 of 3,222
40th percentile

About Jefferson County, Tennessee

Jefferson County, Tennessee has a total population of 56,864, making it the 930th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Jefferson County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Jefferson County is $66,114, which ranks #1,525 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Jefferson County is $229,300, 18.7% below the national median. Renters in Jefferson County pay a median gross rent of $904 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Jefferson County, 20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.4 min.

Jefferson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.7%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).

All data for Jefferson County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.