2023 ACS Census Data · Population 55,835
Jefferson County is a mid-sized county in Tennessee with a population of 55,835. The median household income is $63,084, near the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5%, median home value is $210,000, and 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
55,835
2023 estimate
Rank #939 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$63,084
Household
Rank #1623 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$210,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1132 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1702 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% above Tennessee avg·3% below national avg
Poverty Rate
28% above Tennessee avg·23% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% above Tennessee avg·3% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,953
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
4% above Tennessee avg·0% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% above Tennessee avg·5% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above Tennessee avg·1% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
12% above Tennessee avg·17% above national avg
Housing Units
25,223
Households
21,351
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,260
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
7% above Tennessee avg·13% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Tennessee avg·0% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.9%
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