Tennessee Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Tennessee | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,021,394 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 166.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.92% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,766,521 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Tennessee grew by 13.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 6,976,709 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Tennessee has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Tennessee | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,486 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.42% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Tennessee is about 14% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Tennessee | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $235,307 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,121 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Tennessee is about 17.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,121 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Tennessee spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 186 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Tennessee | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.7 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,774 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 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 Tennessee is about the same as in US.
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
Tennessee has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Tennessee | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 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
Tennessee has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Tennessee | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 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 Tennessee.
What is the population of Tennessee?
The population of Tennessee is 7,021,394, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Tennessee?
The population density of Tennessee is 166.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Tennessee?
The median household income in Tennessee is $67,486, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Tennessee?
The median home price in Tennessee is $235,307, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Tennessee?
The unemployment rate in Tennessee is 4.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.