Coffee County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Coffee County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 58,940. It is the 24th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coffee County is 39.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coffee County is $60,656. This is 10% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $227,300. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Coffee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 15.7%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.