Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Jefferson City, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,579

Median Agei

33.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.3%7,574

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%557

Black

2.8%242

Two or More

1.6%138

Asian

0.5%45

Other

0.2%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%359

High School Diploma

37.7%2,062

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%434

Some College (1+ yr)

5.4%296

Associate's Degree

11.6%636

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%746

Master's Degree

4.7%255

Professional Degree

0.9%48

Doctorate

0.4%21

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

19.6%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$213,200

Median Renti

$851

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.1%1,628

Renter-Occupied

48.9%1,560

Total Units

3,418

Homeownership

51.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%105

$50K–$100K

1.9%31

$100K–$150K

9.7%158

$150K–$200K

26.9%438

$200K–$300K

30.4%495

$300K–$500K

22.7%370

$500K–$1M

1.9%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

202

$500–$750

380

$750–$1,000

525

$1,000–$1,250

226

$1,250–$1,500

115

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%93

2010–2019

5.9%200

2000–2009

16.3%557

1990–1999

13.8%470

1980–1989

15%511

1970–1979

8.9%303

1960–1969

17.1%583

1950–1959

7.1%244

1940–1949

4.4%151

1939 or earlier

9%306

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68.9%2,197

Utility Gas

26.5%844

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%74

Other

2.3%73

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,638

Mean Household Incomei

$71,641

Per Capita Incomei

$28,803

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

4,898

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%132

$10K–$15K

6.8%216

$15K–$20K

5.1%162

$20K–$25K

6.9%221

$25K–$30K

4%126

$30K–$35K

6.3%201

$35K–$40K

3.9%124

$40K–$45K

3.8%122

$45K–$50K

2.7%86

$50K–$60K

5.2%167

$60K–$75K

11.8%377

$75K–$100K

12.8%409

$100K–$125K

13.7%437

$125K–$150K

4.7%149

$150K–$200K

5.5%175

$200K+

2.6%84

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

244

Residentsi

466

Avg. Tenant Renti

$438/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing193 homes96% occupied$447/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers44 homes81% occupied$399/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 88 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,638/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

55.6%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

31.6%

Low income$30K–$49K/yr

8.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

4.1%

Who Receives This Housing

76.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.4% of subsidized households are minority

30.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2763.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

223

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,444

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,600

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

517(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured

Jefferson City, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026