Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Tennessee
Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
7,066,383
Median Age
38.9
Male Median
37.7
Female Median
40.0
Tennessee Population Growth
Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +13.3%%.
+13.3%% Growth
Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.9 | 7,066,383 |
| 2023 | 38.9 | 6,986,082 |
| 2022 | 38.9 | 6,923,772 |
| 2021 | 38.8 | 6,859,497 |
| 2020 | 38.8 | 6,772,268 |
| 2019 | 38.7 | 6,709,356 |
| 2018 | 38.7 | 6,651,089 |
| 2017 | 38.6 | 6,597,381 |
| 2016 | 38.5 | 6,548,009 |
| 2015 | 38.4 | 6,499,615 |
| 2014 | 38.3 | 6,451,365 |
| 2013 | 38.2 | 6,402,387 |
| 2012 | 38.0 | 6,353,226 |
| 2011 | 37.8 | 6,297,991 |
| 2010 | 37.6 | 6,234,968 |
Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.4% |
| 18–24 | 8.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.8% |
| 35–54 | 25.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65+ | 17.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 64.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Tennessee
The median age in Tennessee is 38.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Tennessee is 7,066,383.
In Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Tennessee has remained stable.