Jefferson City Population

1910–2026

9,254

2026 projection

9.9% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K10K192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Jefferson City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,254+1511.66%
20259,103+790.88%
20249,024+2602.97%
20238,764+3434.07%
20228,421+520.62%
20218,369-500.59%
20208,419+620.74%
20198,357+410.49%
20188,316-1361.61%
20178,452+1521.83%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Jefferson City is growing faster than Tennessee and the U.S., and slower than Jefferson County.

  • Jefferson County+9.3%
  • Jefferson City+8.1%
  • Tennessee+5.6%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Jefferson City Demographics

33.7median age

Median age

Female35.6 yrs
Male31.3 yrs

Adults

6,952
1,096 seniors (65+) · 16% of adults5,856 other adults

Sex

Female 51.6% · 4,423Male 48.4% · 4,156

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 86 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Jefferson City Income

$60,638median household income

Median household income

$60,638

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$38,006

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

19%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Jefferson City Marital Status

34% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married34%37%31%
Never married45%46%43%
Divorced13%13%14%
Widowed9%4%12%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201