Jefferson County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,864 | — | #930 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,114 | -12.0% | #1,525 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | +13.9% | #878 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $229,300 | -18.7% | #1,091 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $904 | -22.3% | #1,422 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | -9.6% | #1,113 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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91.0% of residents in Jefferson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
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.