Jefferson County, Tennessee Population 2022
Jefferson County, Tennessee's estimated population is 55,944 with a growth rate of 0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County, Tennessee is the 28th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 51,714 and has seen a growth of 8.18% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 9,017 | 0.00% | |
| 1810 | 7,309 | -1,708 | -18.94% |
| 1820 | 8,953 | 1,644 | 22.49% |
| 1830 | 11,801 | 2,848 | 31.81% |
| 1840 | 12,076 | 275 | 2.33% |
| 1850 | 13,204 | 1,128 | 9.34% |
| 1860 | 16,043 | 2,839 | 21.50% |
| 1870 | 19,476 | 3,433 | 21.40% |
| 1880 | 15,846 | -3,630 | -18.64% |
| 1890 | 16,478 | 632 | 3.99% |
| 1900 | 18,590 | 2,112 | 12.82% |
| 1910 | 17,755 | -835 | -4.49% |
| 1920 | 17,677 | -78 | -0.44% |
| 1930 | 17,914 | 237 | 1.34% |
| 1940 | 18,621 | 707 | 3.95% |
| 1950 | 19,667 | 1,046 | 5.62% |
| 1960 | 21,493 | 1,826 | 9.28% |
| 1970 | 24,940 | 3,447 | 16.04% |
| 1980 | 31,284 | 6,344 | 25.44% |
| 1990 | 33,016 | 1,732 | 5.54% |
| 2010 | 51,714 | 18,698 | 56.63% |
| 2011 | 51,908 | 194 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 52,300 | 392 | 0.76% |
| 2013 | 52,134 | -166 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 52,408 | 274 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 53,011 | 603 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 53,148 | 137 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 53,730 | 582 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 54,012 | 282 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | 54,495 | 483 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 54,978 | 483 | 0.89% |
| 2021 | 55,461 | 483 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 55,944 | 483 | 0.87% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,434 | 94.96% |
| Black or African American | 977 | 1.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 325 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 141 | 0.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1,243 | 2.29% |
Jefferson County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,038 | 2.61 | 75.7 |
| Married | 11,383 | 3.08 | 83.6 |
| Male | 1,073 | 3.64 | 61.9 |
| Female | 2,040 | 3.14 | 56.1 |
| Non Family | 5,542 | 1.24 | 69.4 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,044 | 5.28% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,287 | 8.50% |
| High School Graduate | 14,801 | 38.25% |
| Some College | 8,668 | 22.40% |
| Associates Degree | 3,101 | 8.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,244 | 10.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,546 | 6.58% |
Jefferson County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Asian | 196 | 185 | 146 |
| White | 36,515 | 31,612 | 6,438 |
| 2+ Races | 531 | 522 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 903 | 602 | 73 |
| Black | 603 | 496 | 40 |
| Other Race | 108 | 54 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$33,697
Average Earnings
$41,458
Average Male
$26,679
Average Female
Jefferson County, Tennessee Language by Age
Jefferson County, Tennessee Language
95.81% of Jefferson County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 4.19% 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
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,924 | 550 | 28.59% |
| Multiple | 1,178 | 295 | 25.04% |
| Islander | 28 | 6 | 21.43% |
| Black | 687 | 123 | 17.90% |
| White | 48,251 | 5,964 | 12.36% |
| Asian | 303 | 7 | 2.31% |
| Other | 51 | NaN% |
13.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.65%
Male Poverty Rate
14.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Tennessee is Hispanic, with 28.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, Tennessee is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.85%.
Jefferson County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
Jefferson County, Tennessee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Jefferson County, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,281 | 10.29% |
| Black | 16 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 11 | 3.96% |
| Islander | 13 | 68.42% |
| Other Race | 20 | 16.53% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 5.72% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 4.06% |
Jefferson County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
5.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.42%
Born in Jefferson County, Tennessee
97.70%
Native Born
2.30%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.70% of Jefferson County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 61.42% having been born in Tennessee. 1.51% 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