Jefferson City is a city located in Jefferson County Tennessee. Jefferson City has a 2024 population of 8,872. Jefferson City is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 5.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,428 in 2020.
The average household income in Jefferson City is $61,569 with a poverty rate of 19.28%. The median age in Jefferson City is 30.8 years: 31.1 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jefferson City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,439 | 88.65% |
| Two or more races | 519 | 6.19% |
| Black or African American | 394 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.43% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,052 | 2.37 | 45 | 55 |
| Non Family | 1,287 | 1.25 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
| Married | 1,140 | 3.46 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Female | 532 | 2.61 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 93 | 2.96 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
45.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 327 | 6.75% |
| Associates Degree | 360 | 7.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 860 | 17.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 427 | 8.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,867 | 38.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 308 | 6.36% |
| Some College | 693 | 14.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,292 | 3,770 | 1,240 |
| Hispanic | 364 | 254 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 215 | 3 |
| Black | 109 | 106 | 14 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,333 | $79,048 | $24,010 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,971 | $49,291 | $44,120 |
| High School Graduate | $38,220 | $41,806 | $18,899 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,778 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,644 | $49,548 | $28,670 |
| Some College | $38,102 | $49,737 | $32,240 |
$38,644
Average Earnings
$49,548
Average Male
$28,670
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.45% of Jefferson City residents speak only English, while 10.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,208 | 1,112 | 17.91% |
| Hispanic | 716 | 163 | 22.77% |
| Black | 243 | 104 | 42.8% |
| Multiple | 508 | 18 | 3.54% |
19.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.58%
Male Poverty Rate
20.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson City is Black, with 42.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson City is Multiple, with 3.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.45% |
| High School | 17.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.22% |
| Some College | 7.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 91.8% |
| Female Employed | 13.99% |
| Male Employed | 5.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,044 | $80,261 |
| Households | $48,212 | $61,569 |
| Married Families | $71,078 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,888 | $33,539 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
387
Number of Veterans
360
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 205 |
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Korea | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 159 |
| 75+ | 140 |
| 55 to 64 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 382 | 6.25% |
| Black | 5 | 1.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.49%
Born in Jefferson City
95.34%
Native Born
4.66%
Foreign Born
3.25%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
95.34% of Jefferson City residents were born in the United States, with 59.49% having been born in Tennessee. 3.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,427 | 111 | 1.19% |
| 2028 | 9,316 | 111 | 1.21% |
| 2027 | 9,205 | 111 | 1.22% |
| 2026 | 9,094 | 111 | 1.24% |
| 2025 | 8,983 | 111 | 1.25% |
| 2024 | 8,872 | 111 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 8,761 | 339 | 4.03% |
| 2022 | 8,422 | 40 | 0.48% |
| 2021 | 8,382 | -46 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 8,428 | 241 | 2.94% |
| 2019 | 8,187 | 22 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 8,165 | -154 | -1.85% |
| 2017 | 8,319 | 134 | 1.64% |
| 2016 | 8,185 | -78 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 8,263 | 111 | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 8,152 | -57 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 8,209 | -74 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 8,283 | 49 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 8,234 | -8 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 8,242 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,760 | 2,266 | 41.24% |
| 1990 | 5,494 | -118 | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 5,612 | 488 | 9.52% |
| 1970 | 5,124 | 574 | 12.62% |
| 1960 | 4,550 | 917 | 25.24% |
| 1950 | 3,633 | 1,057 | 41.03% |
| 1940 | 2,576 | -6,851 | -72.67% |