Jefferson County, TN

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    US Senator
    Marsha Blackburn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Bill Hagerty
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.3
    0.454% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.4%
    1.06% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,114
    4.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $229,300
    9.19% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    27,177
    4.27% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Jefferson County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.2% of the residents in Jefferson County, TN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Carson-Newman University (799 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Jefferson County, TN was $229,300, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

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    Population & Diversity

    Jefferson County, TN is home to a population of N/A people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.87% of Jefferson County, TN residents were born outside of the country (1.06k people).

    In 2024, there were 38.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51k people) in Jefferson County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.32k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.14k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.2% of Jefferson County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, TN was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, TN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      51k ± 305
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.32k ± 161
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      1.14k ± 428
    4.66%
    Hispanic Population
    2.65k people

    In 2024, there were 38.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51k people) in Jefferson County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.32k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.14k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.66% of the people in Jefferson County, TN are hispanic (2.65k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Jefferson County, TN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      95,077 ± 7,519 people
    2. Guatemala
      31,959 ± 4,379 people
    3. Honduras
      26,792 ± 4,011 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.87%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.06k people
    2.15%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.2k people

    As of 2024, 1.87% of Jefferson County, TN residents (1.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, TN was 2.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,147 ± 253
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,081 ± 322
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      808 ± 265

    Jefferson County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91% of the population of Jefferson County, TN has health coverage, with 42% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, TN see 2,225 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,225 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4052 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1563 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,225 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, TN

    Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, TN see an average of 2,225 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,225 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    8.97%
    Uninsured
    42%
    Employer Coverage
    17.3%
    Medicaid
    16.1%
    Medicare
    13.9%
    Non-Group
    1.78%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, TN declined by 6.19% from 9.57% to 8.97%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.41 in Jefferson County, TN.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.8% in Jefferson County, TN.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12% in Jefferson County, TN.

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    Economy

    The economy of Jefferson County, TN employs 27.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Jefferson County, TN were Retail Trade (4,432 people), Manufacturing (3,618 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,551 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($102,586), Information ($74,063), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,181).

    Employment

    Occupations

    27.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,454
    4.27%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jefferson County, TN grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 26.1k employees to 27.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, TN, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,244 people), Management Occupations (2,784 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,572 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, TN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    27.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,454
    4.27%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Jefferson County, TN grew at a rate of 4.27%, from 26.1k employees to 27.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, TN, are Retail Trade (4,432 people), Manufacturing (3,618 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,551 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,012
    Median earning men ± $3,785
    $33,807
    Median earning women ± $3,452

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($85,735), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,843), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,806).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($58,158), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,250), and Public Administration ($44,740).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.15%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 64
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 60
      Retail Trade
    3. 54
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $123k
      Manufacturing
    2. $99k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $62k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Tennessee

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    Marsha Blackburn
    Senator from Tennessee1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Bill Hagerty
    Senator from Tennessee2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In N/A, universities in Jefferson County, TN awarded N/A degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, TN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,010 male students and 1,659 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, TN are White (605 and 80.6%), Black or African American (63 and 8.39%), Hispanic or Latino (38 and 5.06%), and Two or More Races (17 and 2.26%).

    The largest universities in Jefferson County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Carson-Newman University (799 and NaNN%).

    The most popular majors in N/A are Family Practice Nurse (122 and NaNN%), General Business Administration & Management (110 and NaNN%), and Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision (89 and NaNN%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $34,700.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,669 students enrolled in Jefferson County, TN, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,989 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

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    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Carson-Newman University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    799 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Carson-Newman University with 799 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 271 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, TN, which is 0.513 times less than the 528 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 605 degrees mean that there were 9.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 63 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Jefferson County, TN was $229,300 in 2024, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $210,000 to $229,300, a 9.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, TN is 75.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    In 2025, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.51%.

    Housing

    Property

    $229,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,829
    $16,542
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,025

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    75.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75.8% of the housing units in Jefferson County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $66,114
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,864
    21.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,259

    In 2024, the median household income of the 21.8k households in Jefferson County, TN grew to $66,114 from the previous year's value of $63,084.

    The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson County, TN is from Tennessee.
    0.457
    2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee
    0.459
    2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

    In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.8%)
    2. Carpooled (7.61%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.95%)

    In 2024, 83.8% of workers in Jefferson County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.61%) and those who worked at home (6.95%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson County, TN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.51%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, TN (6.29k out of 55.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County, TN is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 18.1% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 247 in Jefferson County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.537% per 100,000 population.

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