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Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Tennessee has a total population of 6,986,082, with a median household income of $67,097, which is 15% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Tennessee Quick Facts

Population 6,986,082
Median Household Income $67,097
Median Home Value $256,800
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 38.9 years
Homeownership Rate 67.0%
Affordability Ratio 3.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.4%
High School Graduation 89.6%
Counties 95
Cities/Places 504
Population 6,986,082
Median Income $67,097 15% lower than national
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Unemployment 4.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.3%
$25K-$50K 20.3%
$50K-$100K 30.6%
$100K+ 31.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.2%
$10K-$15K
4.2%
$15K-$20K
3.7%
$20K-$25K
4.1%
$25K-$30K
3.9%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
4.1%
$40K-$45K
4.2%
$45K-$50K
4.1%
$50K-$60K
7.6%
$60K-$75K
9.8%
$75K-$100K
13.2%
$100K-$125K
9.7%
$125K-$150K
6.7%
$150K-$200K
7.1%
$200K+
8.3%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.8x home value to income ratio

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-Davidson684,298$75,19714.1%
2Memphis629,063$51,21122.5%
3Knoxville193,721$50,99420.5%
4Chattanooga182,832$61,02817.6%
5Clarksville171,897$66,78612.8%
6Murfreesboro157,547$76,24110.0%
7Franklin85,575$115,0004.8%
8Johnson City71,455$55,42921.1%
9Jackson68,098$51,55222.7%
10Hendersonville62,390$91,5036.3%

Richest Cities in Tennessee

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Forest Hills$250,000+$1,142,20077.6%
2Belle Meade$250,000+$2,000,000+89.0%
3Oak Hill$202,614$1,085,10080.4%
4Lookout Mountain$195,063$761,60088.4%
5Brentwood$184,720$926,70074.5%
6Nolensville$170,068$695,10068.3%
7Germantown$144,799$441,20071.2%
8Farragut$142,402$513,10065.1%
9Signal Mountain$139,714$482,30073.7%
10Walden$135,000$600,90064.0%

Most Affordable Cities in Tennessee

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

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Linden1.4x$80,000$57,212
2Trezevant1.4x$96,200$67,813
3Gleason1.4x$83,700$58,906
4South Fulton1.7x$87,400$51,875
5Collinwood1.7x$89,100$52,083
6Henning1.7x$75,000$43,616
7Dodson Branch1.8x$124,000$69,423
8Waynesboro1.8x$81,400$45,000
9Banner Hill1.8x$120,700$66,270
10Rutherford1.8x$91,500$50,000

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
Name ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Shelby County922,195$62,33717.5%$229,700
Davidson County709,846$75,66413.9%$386,600
Knox County487,401$71,66212.3%$279,700
Hamilton County370,913$72,56812.5%$282,100
Rutherford County351,591$82,5889.2%$346,400
Williamson County254,609$131,2024.5%$673,700
Montgomery County227,957$72,36511.6%$248,300
Sumner County200,553$86,0058.9%$364,000
Sullivan County159,693$56,80214.9%$190,800
Wilson County153,587$94,0487.6%$397,000
Blount County137,747$74,6078.9%$275,700
Washington County134,693$61,05115.8%$231,700
Bradley County109,743$63,78913.1%$230,800
Maury County104,855$74,16210.0%$307,500
Madison County98,845$58,18918.6%$189,700
Sevier County98,802$63,82913.6%$259,500
Putnam County81,366$56,53716.9%$246,800
Anderson County78,175$63,17114.8%$215,800
Robertson County74,291$78,43910.2%$296,700
Greene County70,919$54,07115.2%$186,400
Hamblen County64,930$52,79417.2%$188,800
Cumberland County62,529$58,47513.4%$228,000
Tipton County61,339$71,73611.6%$220,100
Coffee County58,940$60,65616.1%$227,300
Hawkins County57,446$55,27817.1%$166,900
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All Cities & Places in Tennessee (504)

504 results
Name ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Nashville-Davidson684,298$75,19714.1%$383,100
Memphis629,063$51,21122.5%$157,100
Knoxville193,721$50,99420.5%$214,000
Chattanooga182,832$61,02817.6%$259,200
Clarksville171,897$66,78612.8%$236,100
Murfreesboro157,547$76,24110.0%$365,100
Franklin85,575$115,0004.8%$646,300
Johnson City71,455$55,42921.1%$238,000
Jackson68,098$51,55222.7%$195,000
Hendersonville62,390$91,5036.3%$396,500
Bartlett56,998$100,6606.0%$283,700
Kingsport55,807$50,43620.8%$203,000
Smyrna55,066$78,40911.5%$326,700
Spring Hill53,585$106,6584.2%$452,400
Collierville51,212$134,3192.6%$458,300
Cleveland48,185$55,90417.4%$241,800
Gallatin46,667$73,58912.4%$343,700
Brentwood45,272$184,7202.5%$926,700
Columbia43,971$61,20414.3%$261,700
Lebanon41,951$71,32014.0%$359,300
Mount Juliet40,828$107,8474.1%$423,000
Germantown40,812$144,7992.9%$441,200
La Vergne38,944$80,41811.4%$273,700
Cookeville35,544$48,50121.9%$263,800
Maryville32,196$79,3408.1%$310,600
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Free CSV downloads of Tennessee demographic data — no account or payment required. Files use official Census place names (e.g. "Springfield city", "Oakdale CDP"), so they match Census Bureau sources exactly.

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Population Overview

Tennessee has a total population of 6,986,082, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 38.9 years, about the same as the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tennessee is 38.9 years. This is about the same as the national median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tennessee is $67,097. This is 15% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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 9% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $256,800. Housing costs are 15% lower than the national median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the national average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tennessee is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.1%) is well below the national average of 19.0%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Education

30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the national rate of 35.0%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Tennessee come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 6,986,082 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Tennessee?

The median household income in Tennessee is $67,097, which is 15% lower than the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Tennessee?

Tennessee has 504 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 684,298.