Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 61,857 with a growth rate of 2.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 26th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 51,719 and has seen a growth of 19.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 91.72% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (91.72%)
Two or more races (4.86%)
Black or African American (1.55%)
Other race (1.23%)
Asian (0.55%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Native American (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,211 | 91.72% |
| Two or more races | 2,713 | 4.86% |
| Black or African American | 863 | 1.55% |
| Other race | 688 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 308 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $41,181. Household income levels show a median of $63,084. The poverty rate stands at 11.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,456 | $106,543 |
| Families | $77,799 | $101,869 |
| Households | $63,084 | $87,614 |
| Non Families | $33,758 | $46,272 |
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