County · Tennessee
Coffee County, Tennessee
Coffee County, Tennessee. Coffee County had 62,419 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.9% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 5 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 17 census tracts. GEOID 47031.
Coffee County is one of the 2 counties of the Tullahoma-Manchester, TN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
62,419
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 57,889 · ACS 2020-2024: 59,710
Median household income
$61,505
±$3,920 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$246,800
±$9,830 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$913
±$39 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Coffee County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 57,889 residents in Coffee County. The Census Bureau estimates 62,419 for July 1, 2025, up 7.9% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 59,710 over 429 square miles of land.
| Measure | Coffee County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 59,710 | 7,066,383 | +4,501 |
| Households | 23,097±453 | 2,824,277 | +1,451 |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.05 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,467±48 | 3,143,670 | +1,397 |
Coffee County's population since 2000
From 48,014 in 2000 to 62,419 in 2025: up 30.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Coffee County?
Coffee County holds 5 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Tullahoma with 21,279 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Tullahoma | 20,339 | $60,979 |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 12,212 | $57,500 |
| New UnionGEOID 4753240 | 1,646 | $81,367 |
| Lakewood ParkGEOID 4740732 | 1,161 | $42,576 |
| HillsboroGEOID 4734700 | 433 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Coffee County?
The median resident of Coffee County is 39.0 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.3%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Coffee County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0±0.6 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7%±0.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% | 7.4% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.3%±0.3 pts | 71.0% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±0.8 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5%±0.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0%±1.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4%±1.4 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3%±1.4 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.4%±1.6 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2%±1.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Coffee County earn?
Half of Coffee County's 23,097 households earn less than $61,505 a year (±$3,920), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $61,967 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Coffee County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,505±$3,920 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,596±$3,754 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,787±$1,338 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±2.3 pts | 13.8% | +3.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.9%±4.4 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±1.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3%±2.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Coffee County?
Owners occupy 69.0% of Coffee County's occupied homes and renters 31.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $246,800 by its owner (±$9,830). The median renter pays $913 a month including utilities, and 32.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Coffee County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $246,800±$9,830 | $286,700 | +$72,165 |
| Median gross rent | $913±$39 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.1%±5.0 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,426±$79 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.0%±2.4 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,467±48 | 3,143,670 | +1,397 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±2.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.6%±2.5 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.1%±1.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8%±0.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Coffee County building?
Builders took permits for 545 new housing units across Coffee County in 2025 (455 single-family), 8.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Coffee County get to work?
78.7% of Coffee County's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Coffee County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.7%±1.6 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±2.3 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±1.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3%±1.7 pts | 12.9% | +5.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min±1.1 | 25.7 min | +1.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Coffee County's census tracts?
Coffee County is divided into 17 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,918 (Tract 9709) to $79,107 (Tract 9704.01).
| Tract 970147031970100 | 4,090±556 | $54,091 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702.0147031970201 | 4,374±639 | $66,016 |
| Tract 9702.0247031970202 | 3,848±446 | $65,677 |
| Tract 970347031970300 | 1,959±404 | $74,583 |
| Tract 9704.0147031970401 | 1,655±208 | $79,107 |
| Tract 9704.0247031970402 | 6,016±738 | $66,250 |
| Tract 9705.0147031970501 | 1,186±238 | $42,438 |
| Tract 9705.0247031970502 | 5,523±675 | $57,309 |
| Tract 970647031970600 | 4,203±493 | $55,134 |
| Tract 970747031970700 | 4,754±730 | $68,233 |
| Tract 9708.0147031970801 | 4,306±517 | $61,750 |
| Tract 9708.0347031970803 | 3,073±509 | $69,250 |
| Tract 9708.0447031970804 | 3,196±588 | $71,288 |
| Tract 970947031970900 | 4,151±557 | $31,918 |
| Tract 9710.0147031971001 | 1,359±316 | $73,060 |
| Tract 9710.0247031971002 | 6,017±626 | $60,043 |
| Tract 980147031980100 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Coffee County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 27th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th of 95 |
| Median household income | 40th of 95 |
| Median home value | 27th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 26th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30th of 95 |
| Median age | 82nd of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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