Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 55,017.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $301,173.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $60,393.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $832.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 11.1%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 73.9° and there are 109.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Morristown, TN Population 30,574

Jefferson City, TN Population 8,391

Dandridge, TN Population 3,351

White Pine, TN Population 2,527

New Market, TN Population 1,786

Baneberry, TN Population 620

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 73.9°.

  • There are 91.01 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 109.2 inches of rain each year with 3.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:51 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High73.9
Nice Days91.01
Rainfall109.2
Snowfall3.4
Sunny_hours4:51
73.9°
Average High
109.2
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

Dandrige Historic District Tn
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | GFDL
View Of Town   Nara
Source: Public Domain
Downtown Morristown Tennessee Overhead Sidewalks
Source: Wikipedia User Home4tnindustry | CC BY-SA 4.0
Knoxville Tn Skyline
Source: Wikipedia User Nathan C. Fortner (User:N | GFDL
Openingt
Source: Public Domain
Clifftops
Source: Public Domain

Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 55,017. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 54,358 0.4%
2021 54,162 0.9%
2020 53,679 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 50.6% female with 27,831 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 49.4% male with 27,186 male residents.

Female
50.6% (27,831)
Male
49.4% (27,186)
Gender Jefferson County TN USA
Female 50.6% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 49.4% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 91.0% White with 50,079 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 923 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 321 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 220 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 1,296 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.9% Hispanic with 2,128 Hispanic residents.

White
91.0% (50,079)
African American
1.7% (923)
American Indian
0.1% (32)
Asian
0.6% (321)
Hawaiian
0.0% (18)
Other
0.4% (220)
Two Or More
2.4% (1,296)
Hispanic
3.9% (2,128)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County TN USA
White 91.0% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.9% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, Tennessee

  • 2.4% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.4% (1,332)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (2,098)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.9% (5,448)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.0% (6,048)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.9% (8,194)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (9,984)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.7% (7,525)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (9,095)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.5% (2,487)
$200,000 or more
5.1% (2,801)
Income Jefferson County TN USA
Less than $10,000 2.4% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.9% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.0% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.9% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (2,750)
9-12th Grade
8% (4,401)
High School / GED
36% (19,806)
Some College
21% (11,553)
Associate's Degree
9% (4,951)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (7,152)
Master's Degree
5% (2,750)
Professional Degree
2% (1,100)
Doctorate Degree
1% (550)
Education Jefferson County TN USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 36% 31% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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