Coffee County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Coffee County, Tennessee has a population of 59,710, the 24th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $61,505 and the median home value is $246,800. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
Coffee County Quick Facts
How Coffee County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,209 | 59,710 | +8.2% |
| Median household income | $61,967 | $61,505 | No clear change (-0.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $174,637 | $246,800 | +41.3% |
| Median gross rent | $907 | $913 | No clear change (+0.7%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 85.3%
- Black: 4.1%
- Hispanic: 6.3%
- Asian: 1.3%
- Other: 0.2%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 11.7%
- HS Diploma: 39.3%
- Some College: 19.9%
- Associate's: 7.8%
- Bachelor's: 12.2%
- Graduate+: 9.2%
Cities & Places in Coffee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tullahoma | 21,103 | $60,979 | 18.0% | $251,900 |
| Manchester | 12,944 | $57,500 | 14.9% | $237,400 |
| New Union | 2,160 | $81,367 | 0.7% | $312,100 |
| Lakewood Park | 1,140 | $42,576 | 33.8% | N/A |
| Hillsboro | 555 | N/A | 15.9% | $273,900 |
Explore Tennessee Rankings
Population Overview
Coffee County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 59,710. It is the 24th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Coffee County is 39.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Coffee County is $61,505. This is 12% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $246,800. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Coffee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.3%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.
Education
21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Coffee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and 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 Coffee County, Tennessee?
Coffee County has a population of 59,710, making it the 24th most populous county in Tennessee.
What is the median income in Coffee County?
The median household income in Coffee County is $61,505 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.
How many cities are in Coffee County, Tennessee?
Coffee County contains 5 Census-designated places.