County · Tennessee
Jefferson County, Tennessee
Jefferson County, Tennessee. Jefferson County had 60,024 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.8% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 47089.
Jefferson County is one of the 2 counties of the Morristown, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
60,024
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 54,683 · ACS 2020-2024: 56,864
Median household income
$66,114
±$2,864 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$229,300
±$12,829 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$904
±$45 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Jefferson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 54,683 residents in Jefferson County. The Census Bureau estimates 60,024 for July 1, 2025, up 9.8% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 56,864 over 275 square miles of land.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 56,864 | 7,066,383 | +3,185 |
| Households | 21,817±574 | 2,824,277 | +1,663 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.07 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,632±102 | 3,143,670 | +1,432 |
Jefferson County's population since 2000
From 44,294 in 2000 to 60,024 in 2025: up 35.5%. 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 Jefferson County?
Jefferson County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Jefferson City with 9,103 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Jefferson City | 8,419 | $60,638 |
|---|---|---|
| Dandridge | 3,344 | $53,507 |
| White Pine | 2,471 | $55,313 |
| Strawberry Plains | 2,405 | $75,027 |
| New Market | 1,349 | $72,321 |
| Baneberry | 523 | $82,344 |
| Morristown | 30,431 | $47,917 |
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 Jefferson County?
The median resident of Jefferson County is 44.3 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.7%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3±0.5 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.2%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±0.3 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% | 7.4% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.6%±0.5 pts | 71.0% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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 | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 6.1% | −0.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±0.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.0%±1.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0%±1.1 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0%±1.3 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.8%±2.0 pts | 31.1% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7%±1.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±0.9 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 Jefferson County earn?
Half of Jefferson County's 21,817 households earn less than $66,114 a year (±$2,864), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $60,475 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,639 after inflation. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,114±$2,864 | $69,595 | +$5,639 |
| Mean household income | $90,264±$9,095 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,086±$4,300 | $39,437 | +$6,123 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.4%±2.0 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.9%±4.8 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.8%±1.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±1.8 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 Jefferson County?
Owners occupy 75.8% of Jefferson County's occupied homes and renters 24.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $229,300 by its owner (±$12,829). The median renter pays $904 a month including utilities, and 30.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $229,300±$12,829 | $286,700 | +$49,249 |
| Median gross rent | $904±$45 | $1,189 | +$66 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.5%±6.7 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,289±$57 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.8%±2.5 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,632±102 | 3,143,670 | +1,432 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7%±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.0%±2.8 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.2%±2.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7%±1.4 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 Jefferson County building?
Builders took permits for 331 new housing units across Jefferson County in 2025 (328 single-family), 5.5 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 Jefferson County get to work?
83.8% of Jefferson County's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1%±1.8 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±1.2 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.8%±2.1 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±1.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±1.4 pts | 12.9% | +2.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.9 min±1.2 | 25.7 min | +2.7 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 Jefferson County's census tracts?
Jefferson County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,896 (Tract 709) to $75,625 (Tract 706).
| Tract 701.0147089070101 | 2,260±322 | $63,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 701.0247089070102 | 4,892±672 | $59,531 |
| Tract 70247089070200 | 5,050±631 | $66,750 |
| Tract 70347089070300 | 6,935±556 | $61,102 |
| Tract 70447089070400 | 4,484±536 | $74,477 |
| Tract 70547089070500 | 6,463±650 | $71,094 |
| Tract 70647089070600 | 5,428±747 | $75,625 |
| Tract 707.0147089070701 | 4,657±754 | $63,083 |
| Tract 707.0247089070702 | 3,857±646 | $74,191 |
| Tract 708.0147089070801 | 4,170±728 | $59,954 |
| Tract 708.0247089070802 | 3,587±468 | $73,229 |
| Tract 70947089070900 | 5,081±913 | $52,896 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Jefferson County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 27th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th of 95 |
| Median household income | 26th of 95 |
| Median home value | 37th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 80th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 95 |
| Median age | 29th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Jefferson County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.