Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 60,831 with a growth rate of 1.34% 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 17.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.3 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 43.4 years
There are 45,931 adults, (11,764 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson County.
Female: 28,916 (50.9%)
Male: 27,948 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 90.6% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,517 | 90.6% |
| Two or more races | 3,006 | 5.29% |
| Other race | 1,142 | 2.01% |
| Black or African American | 844 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 318 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $41,887. Household income levels show a median of $66,114. The poverty rate stands at 11.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,255 | - |
| Families | $79,001 | $104,119 |
| Households | $66,114 | $90,264 |
| Non Families | $35,873 | $48,699 |
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