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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1223,-83.4924 |
| Altitude | 1,201 feet / 366 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:23:31 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 480 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 1.79% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 84℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Jefferson City is located at 36°7'20"N 83°29'33"W (36.1223100, -83.4924000).
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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% |
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 |
Best Things to Do in Jefferson City
1Ballinger Farm Crazy Maze
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3Mossy Creek Wildlife Viewing Area
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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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Jefferson City, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219806 | Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City (TN) | 37760 |
Closest post offices linked to Jefferson City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City Post Office | Jefferson City (TN) | 37760 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Jefferson City, Missouri The capital of Missouri. 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