Tennessee Population & Demographics
Tennessee has a population of 6,986,082, ranking #16 among US states. The median household income is $67,097 and the median age is 38.9.
US states by population — Tennessee is #16
6,986,082
Population
#16
By Population
$67,097
Median Income
38.9
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 49.1% · Female: 50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$67,097
Median Household Income
$37,866
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
$93,479
Mean Household Income
58.8%
Employment Rate
Education
89.6%
High School Graduate+
30.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$256,800
Median Home Value
$1,122
Median Rent
3,095,472
Total Housing Units
67.0%
Owner-Occupied
33.0%
Renter-Occupied
10.6%
Vacant
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
1.2%
Carpool
11.4%
Work From Home
25.7 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Tennessee
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | 684,298 | $75,197 | $383,100 |
| 2 | Memphis city | 629,063 | $51,211 | $157,100 |
| 3 | Knoxville city | 193,721 | $50,994 | $214,000 |
| 4 | Chattanooga city | 182,832 | $61,028 | $259,200 |
| 5 | Clarksville city | 171,897 | $66,786 | $236,100 |
| 6 | Murfreesboro city | 157,547 | $76,241 | $365,100 |
| 7 | Franklin city | 85,575 | $115,000 | $646,300 |
| 8 | Johnson City city | 71,455 | $55,429 | $238,000 |
| 9 | Jackson city | 68,098 | $51,552 | $195,000 |
| 10 | Hendersonville city | 62,390 | $91,503 | $396,500 |
| 11 | Bartlett city | 56,998 | $100,660 | $283,700 |
| 12 | Kingsport city | 55,807 | $50,436 | $203,000 |
| 13 | Smyrna town | 55,066 | $78,409 | $326,700 |
| 14 | Spring Hill city | 53,585 | $106,658 | $452,400 |
| 15 | Collierville town | 51,212 | $134,319 | $458,300 |
| 16 | Cleveland city | 48,185 | $55,904 | $241,800 |
| 17 | Gallatin city | 46,667 | $73,589 | $343,700 |
| 18 | Brentwood city | 45,272 | $184,720 | $926,700 |
| 19 | Columbia city | 43,971 | $61,204 | $261,700 |
| 20 | Lebanon city | 41,951 | $71,320 | $359,300 |
Counties in Tennessee
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelby County | 922,195 | $62,337 |
| 2 | Davidson County | 709,846 | $75,664 |
| 3 | Knox County | 487,401 | $71,662 |
| 4 | Hamilton County | 370,913 | $72,568 |
| 5 | Rutherford County | 351,591 | $82,588 |
| 6 | Williamson County | 254,609 | $131,202 |
| 7 | Montgomery County | 227,957 | $72,365 |
| 8 | Sumner County | 200,553 | $86,005 |
| 9 | Sullivan County | 159,693 | $56,802 |
| 10 | Wilson County | 153,587 | $94,048 |
| 11 | Blount County | 137,747 | $74,607 |
| 12 | Washington County | 134,693 | $61,051 |
| 13 | Bradley County | 109,743 | $63,789 |
| 14 | Maury County | 104,855 | $74,162 |
| 15 | Madison County | 98,845 | $58,189 |
| 16 | Sevier County | 98,802 | $63,829 |
| 17 | Putnam County | 81,366 | $56,537 |
| 18 | Anderson County | 78,175 | $63,171 |
| 19 | Robertson County | 74,291 | $78,439 |
| 20 | Greene County | 70,919 | $54,071 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Tennessee has a population of 6,986,082 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #16 most populated state.
The median household income in Tennessee is $67,097, with a per capita income of $37,866. 9.9% of the population lives below the poverty level.
Tennessee is 73.5% White, 15.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.