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Tennessee

Statehood Year:
1796
Capital:
Nashville
Largest Cities:
Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville
Abbreviation:
TN

Tennessee is a state in the Southeast region of the United States, known for the Great Smoky Mountains, music heritage, and rolling hills. It has a population of 7,307,200, making it the 15th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Nashville. Tennessee has a diverse economy with strong automotive and music sectors.

7,307,200
Total Population
173
Population Density (mi²)
15
Population Rank
79.5K 1.1%
Annual Population Growth

Tennessee Population

Demographics

Economics and Income Statistics

Population by County

Tennessee County Populations

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)