Jefferson City, Tennessee
Jefferson City: Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States
About
Jefferson City is a town located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,047 and a population density of 472 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 8,194 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Jefferson City
| Population : | 8,194 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 38760 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 865 |
| Area : | 17.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,201 feet / 366 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:07:13 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 480 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 1.79% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Jefferson City is located at 36°7'20"N 83°29'33"W (36.1223100, -83.4924000).
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Demographics
The population of Jefferson City increased by 1.79% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,047 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,242 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,290 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,217 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,159 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,267 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,192 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,327 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,183 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,194 | 0.13% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,811 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,863 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,711 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,855 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 12.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 57.8% |
| White only, percent : | 90.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 470 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 32.8% |
Jefferson City zip code is 37760.
County name: Jefferson, County
fips: 47089
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 32.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $136,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,142 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $558 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $762 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,755 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.10 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 40.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,420 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 414,554 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 290,697 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,866 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,217 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,767 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 28.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 975 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 637 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 255 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 867 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 111 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 793 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,414.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.35 |
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1 Ballinger Farm Crazy Maze
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People born in Jefferson City (9)
People born in Jefferson City, including computer scientist Mark Dean, politician Albert Galiton Watkins, baseball player Clyde Wright, .
List
- Carolyn Peck (American basketball player, coach, sports broadcaster) she was born in 22/01/1966
- Dana X. Bible (American college football coach, college baseball coach, college basketball coach, college athletics administrator (1891-1980)) he was born in 08/10/1891
- James H. Peck (United States federal judge) he was born in 12/01/1790
- Phil Garner (American baseball player) he was born in 30/04/1949
- Robert Edward Lee Mountcastle (American lawyer) he was born in 21/02/1865
- Waylon Lowe (American martial artist) he was born in 31/10/1980
Schools in Jefferson City
College & universities near Jefferson City, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219806 | Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City (TN) | 37760 |
Post offices near Jefferson City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City Post Office | Jefferson City (TN) | 37760 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Jefferson City , Missouri The capital of Missouri. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River in the central part of the state. Jefferson City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Missouri State Capitol and the Jefferson City Museum of History and Art. with a population of 42,708 people.
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dandridge | 3,182 | Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States |
| White Pine | 2,634 | City in Tennessee, United States of America |
| New Market | 1,381 | Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States |
| Baneberry | 540 | City in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Jefferson City distances to largest Tennessee cities
