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Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tennessee had a total population of 7,066,383, with a median household income of $69,595, which is 14% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Tennessee Quick Facts

Population 7,066,383
Median Household Income $69,595
Median Home Value $286,700
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 38.9 years
Homeownership Rate 66.9%
Affordability Ratio 4.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.1%
High School Graduation 90.0%
Counties 95
Cities/Places 502
Population 7,066,383
Median Income $69,595 14% lower than national
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment 4.7%

How Tennessee Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population6,986,0827,066,383+1.1%
Median household income$67,097$69,595+3.7%
Median home value$256,800$286,700+11.6%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.6%
$25K-$50K 19.4%
$50K-$100K 30.4%
$100K+ 33.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.2%
$10K-$15K
4.0%
$15K-$20K
3.5%
$20K-$25K
3.9%
$25K-$30K
3.6%
$30K-$35K
3.9%
$35K-$40K
3.9%
$40K-$45K
4.2%
$45K-$50K
3.9%
$50K-$60K
7.4%
$60K-$75K
9.9%
$75K-$100K
13.2%
$100K-$125K
10.0%
$125K-$150K
6.9%
$150K-$200K
7.7%
$200K+
8.9%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,189/mo 20.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

46out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Tennessee

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Nashville-Davidson690,130$77,37114.1%
2Memphis618,980$51,73623.1%
3Knoxville195,185$54,03920.2%
4Chattanooga185,783$64,52319.1%
5Clarksville176,456$69,30312.3%
6Murfreesboro161,445$80,1088.8%
7Franklin87,133$119,5284.7%
8Johnson City72,222$57,25420.3%
9Jackson68,435$53,03222.2%
10Hendersonville63,091$97,2006.3%

Richest Cities in Tennessee

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Forest Hills$250,000+$1,413,10078.7%
2Belle Meade$250,000+$2,000,000+86.9%
3Oak Hill$215,530$1,199,60081.5%
4Lookout Mountain$201,000$855,30086.8%
5Brentwood$182,088$1,031,30073.8%
6Nolensville$177,148$777,80066.6%
7Germantown$149,920$470,80071.9%
8Farragut$142,093$583,40065.0%
9Signal Mountain$141,008$544,30072.8%
10Collierville$138,598$485,90062.5%

Most Affordable Cities in Tennessee

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Gleason1.6x$93,200$57,917
2Newbern1.7x$99,700$58,455
3Rutherford1.9x$93,900$50,667
4South Fulton1.9x$83,400$43,942
5Waynesboro1.9x$79,100$40,977
6Humboldt1.9x$102,300$52,917
7Banner Hill1.9x$116,300$59,784
8Greenfield2.0x$95,300$47,368
9New Johnsonville2.0x$158,400$78,661
10Dyer2.1x$113,500$54,766

Explore Tennessee Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Tennessee (95)

95 results
Shelby County919,173$63,76717.8%$249,100
Davidson County715,388$77,85314.0%$417,400
Knox County494,148$74,22212.2%$320,900
Hamilton County376,192$76,18313.1%$312,800
Rutherford County360,646$85,4709.3%$382,600
Williamson County260,351$135,5944.6%$751,900
Montgomery County234,153$75,61311.3%$280,200
Sumner County204,424$90,3018.8%$393,100
Sullivan County160,624$58,80715.4%$213,300
Wilson County158,805$95,8398.0%$428,000
Blount County139,333$77,3658.4%$320,500
Washington County136,261$62,80915.5%$249,000
Bradley County111,065$66,55212.7%$261,900
Maury County107,791$76,1309.8%$355,700
Sevier County99,652$62,58113.5%$299,000
Madison County99,295$60,04218.2%$211,800
Putnam County82,558$58,91218.4%$282,500
Anderson County79,153$66,18313.4%$239,400
Robertson County75,539$83,04710.4%$335,000
Greene County71,628$56,19415.4%$207,500
Hamblen County65,669$55,45418.4%$210,900
Cumberland County63,553$60,37514.3%$250,500
Tipton County61,553$74,12713.6%$240,600
Coffee County59,710$61,50517.4%$246,800
Loudon County58,580$84,18512.6%$348,000
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All Cities & Places in Tennessee (502)

502 results
Nashville-Davidson690,130$77,37114.1%$413,600
Memphis618,980$51,73623.1%$169,000
Knoxville195,185$54,03920.2%$239,700
Chattanooga185,783$64,52319.1%$283,200
Clarksville176,456$69,30312.3%$263,600
Murfreesboro161,445$80,1088.8%$402,100
Franklin87,133$119,5284.7%$705,400
Johnson City72,222$57,25420.3%$268,200
Jackson68,435$53,03222.2%$217,800
Hendersonville63,091$97,2006.3%$430,700
Bartlett56,876$102,0705.1%$310,400
Smyrna56,692$81,92612.5%$358,300
Kingsport56,262$52,49020.7%$234,100
Spring Hill55,765$112,0134.3%$493,800
Collierville51,515$138,5983.2%$485,900
Cleveland48,829$58,55916.7%$272,200
Gallatin48,532$77,51813.0%$372,000
Brentwood45,556$182,0883.6%$1,031,300
Columbia45,441$63,71914.2%$308,700
Lebanon44,788$72,84813.1%$378,400
Mount Juliet42,073$107,0686.0%$460,100
Germantown40,673$149,9202.7%$470,800
La Vergne40,243$81,31315.1%$309,900
Cookeville36,088$51,37523.5%$305,400
Oak Ridge32,693$72,31112.2%$270,200
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Population Overview

Tennessee has a total population of 7,066,383, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 38.9 years, about the same as the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tennessee is 38.9 years. This is about the same as the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tennessee is $69,595. This is 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 11% higher than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 11% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $286,700. Housing costs are 14% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tennessee is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.4%) is well below the national average of 19.3%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Tennessee come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tennessee?

Tennessee has a total population of 7,066,383 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Tennessee?

The median household income in Tennessee is $69,595, which is 14% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Tennessee?

Tennessee has 502 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 95 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Tennessee?

The poverty rate in Tennessee is 13.8%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Tennessee?

The largest city in Tennessee is Nashville-Davidson with a population of 690,130.