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What are the demographics of Tennessee?

Tennessee has a population of 6,986,082 with a median age of 38.9. The racial composition is 73.5% White, 15.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Demographic composition shapes Tennessee's economy, politics, and culture. 35.3% of residents were born outside the US. 3040.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Tennessee has a population of 6,986,082 with a median age of 38.9. The racial composition is 73.5% White, 15.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.