Demographics & People — Jefferson City, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,472 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,800 |
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| Median Age | 33.7 |
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| Total Households | 3,200 |
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| Family Households | 1,684 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2199 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,457 |
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| Black or African American | 280 |
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| Asian | 5 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 749 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,832 |
| Other groups | 1,715 |
| American | 1,567 |
| English | 1,015 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 761 |
| German | 743 |
| Irish | 731 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 658 |
| Scottish | 449 |
| European | 313 |
Language
| English Only | 7,536 |
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| Spanish | 651 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,258 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 387 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,824 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jefferson City, Tennessee.
