Jefferson County, TN Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Jefferson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,040 | 7,021,394 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 181.4 | 166.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.81% | 0.92% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.9 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 21,351 | 2,766,521 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Jefferson County grew by 11.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 55,835 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Jefferson County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Jefferson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,721 | $67,486 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.53% | 5.42% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Jefferson County is about 6% lower than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Jefferson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $122,064 | $235,307 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $879 | $1,121 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.0% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Jefferson County is about 11.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $879 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Jefferson County spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 223 hours, about 9.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Jefferson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.7 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.5 | 44.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 223 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,905 | $5,774 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,432 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,128 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Tennessee:
Dyer County (16.2 min), Fentress County (16.2 min), Henry County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
Trousdale County (37.0 min), Houston County (36.2 min), Cannon County (33.2 min).
The average commute time in Jefferson County is 27 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Jefferson County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Jefferson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.47 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.4), Davidson County (0.3), Knox County (0.3).
Lowest:
Lake County (0.1), Van Buren County (0.1), Lauderdale County (0.1).
Health
Jefferson County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Jefferson County | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 24.0% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Tennessee:
Williamson County (0.8), Rutherford County (0.8), Wilson County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clay County (0.8), Lake County (0.8), Hancock County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jefferson County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Jefferson County, Tennessee?
The population of Jefferson County, Tennessee is 57,040, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Jefferson County, Tennessee?
The population density of Jefferson County, Tennessee is 181.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County, Tennessee?
The median household income in Jefferson County, Tennessee is $63,721, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Jefferson County, Tennessee?
The median home price in Jefferson County, Tennessee is $122,064, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson County, Tennessee?
The unemployment rate in Jefferson County, Tennessee is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.