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Jefferson County, Tennessee Population 2021
Jefferson County, Tennessee's estimated population is 55,461 with a growth rate of 0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County, Tennessee is the 28th largest county inTennessee. The 2010 Population was 51,714 and has seen a growth of 7.25% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,461 | 483 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 54,978 | 483 | 0.89% |
| 2019 | 54,495 | 483 | 0.89% |
| 2018 | 54,012 | 282 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 53,730 | 582 | 1.10% |
| 2016 | 53,148 | 137 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 53,011 | 603 | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 52,408 | 274 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 52,134 | -166 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 52,300 | 392 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 51,908 | 194 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 51,714 | 18,698 | 56.63% |
| 1990 | 33,016 | 1,732 | 5.54% |
| 1980 | 31,284 | 6,344 | 25.44% |
| 1970 | 24,940 | 3,447 | 16.04% |
| 1960 | 21,493 | 1,826 | 9.28% |
| 1950 | 19,667 | 1,046 | 5.62% |
| 1940 | 18,621 | 707 | 3.95% |
| 1930 | 17,914 | 237 | 1.34% |
| 1920 | 17,677 | -78 | -0.44% |
| 1910 | 17,755 | -835 | -4.49% |
| 1900 | 18,590 | 2,112 | 12.82% |
| 1890 | 16,478 | 632 | 3.99% |
| 1880 | 15,846 | -3,630 | -18.64% |
| 1870 | 19,476 | 3,433 | 21.40% |
| 1860 | 16,043 | 2,839 | 21.50% |
| 1850 | 13,204 | 1,128 | 9.34% |
| 1840 | 12,076 | 275 | 2.33% |
| 1830 | 11,801 | 2,848 | 31.81% |
| 1820 | 8,953 | 1,644 | 22.49% |
| 1810 | 7,309 | -1,708 | -18.94% |
| 1800 | 9,017 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.88% (483)
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State
Founded
June 11, 1792
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
51,714
Growth Since 2010
7.25% (3,747)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,204 | 95.39% |
| Two or More Races | 970 | 1.81% |
| Black or African American | 910 | 1.70% |
| Asian | 345 | 0.64% |
| Some Other Race | 161 | 0.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 69 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.04% |
Jefferson County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,154 | 2.57 | 75.2 |
| Married | 11,081 | 3.07 | 82.4 |
| Non Family | 6,156 | 1.29 | 67.5 |
| Female | 1,820 | 3.25 | 65 |
| Male | 1,097 | 3.55 | 62.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,304 | 6.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,266 | 8.60% |
| High School Graduate | 14,851 | 39.09% |
| Some College | 8,369 | 22.03% |
| Associates Degree | 2,839 | 7.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,787 | 9.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,578 | 6.79% |
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Jefferson County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,014 | 30,940 | 6,118 |
| Hispanic | 877 | 510 | 38 |
| Black | 528 | 426 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 379 | 366 | 42 |
| Asian | 148 | 134 | 96 |
| Other Race | 110 | 64 | |
| Native American | 42 | 42 | 28 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
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$32,399
Average Earnings
$38,960
Average Male
$26,779
Average Female
Jefferson County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Jefferson County, Tennessee Language
95.43% of Jefferson County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 4.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.84% of the population.
Jefferson County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47,734 | 5,890 | 12.34% |
| Hispanic | 1,900 | 452 | 23.79% |
| Multiple | 924 | 254 | 27.49% |
| Black | 656 | 167 | 25.46% |
| Native | 69 | 45 | 65.22% |
| Other | 161 | 31 | 19.25% |
| Islander | 20 | 8 | 40.00% |
| Asian | 302 | 6 | 1.99% |
13.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.65%
Male Poverty Rate
13.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Tennessee is Native, with 65.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Tennessee is Asian, with 1.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.49%.
Jefferson County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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Jefferson County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Jefferson County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,118 | 9.99% |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 15.90% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 4.34% |
| Black | 15 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 13 | 4.63% |
| Native American | 10 | 18.18% |
| Islander | 6 | 42.86% |
Jefferson County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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5.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
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56.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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60.37%
Born in Jefferson County, Tennessee
97.44%
Native Born
2.56%
Foreign Born
2.00%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.44% of Jefferson County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 60.37% having been born in Tennessee. 2.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990