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Jefferson County

State:
Tennessee
County Seat:
Dandridge

Jefferson County's estimated 2025 population is 60,194 with a growth rate of 2% 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 16.39% since that time.

60,194
Total Population
219
Population Density (miĀ²)
26
Population Rank (State)
1.2K 2%
Annual Population Growth

Jefferson County Population

Jefferson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White51,21191.72%
Two or more races2,7134.86%
Black or African American8631.55%
Other race6881.23%
Asian3080.55%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander280.05%
Native American240.04%

Jefferson County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
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

$41,181

Average Income

$63,084

Median Household Income

11.52%

Poverty Rate