Jefferson County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47089
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 089
Geography
- Land Area
- 275.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 39.16 sq mi
- Total Area
- 314.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.048452
- Longitude
- -83.441216
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 56,388
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 45,456
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 54,091 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 2,300 | 4.1% |
| White | 51,582 | 91.5% |
| Black | 879 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 272 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 44,164 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,290 | 2.8% |
| White | 42,343 | 93.2% |
| Black | 1,018 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 350 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 422 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 56,864
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,147
- Poverty Rate
- 11.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,290
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 51,517 | 90.6% |
| Black | 844 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 318 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,342
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,315 | 10.2% |
| Republican | 13,623 | 42.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,404 | 47.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,205 | 47.0% |
| Female | 17,137 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,988 | 89.6% |
| Hispanic | 628 | 1.9% |
| Black | 293 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 173 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,085
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,923 | 41.1% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 25.2% |
| Black | 74 | 25.3% |
| Asian | 41 | 23.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,439 | 42.3% |
| Female | 6,646 | 38.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,072 (31.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,590 (20.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,632
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $230,959
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $882
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 6.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.