Jefferson County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Jefferson County, Tennessee
Jefferson County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
56,864
Median Age
44.3
Male Median
43.4
Female Median
45.7
Jefferson County, Tennessee Population Growth
Jefferson County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +12.4%%.
+12.4%% Growth
Jefferson County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Jefferson County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.3 | 56,864 |
| 2023 | 44.1 | 55,835 |
| 2022 | 44.4 | 55,017 |
| 2021 | 44.1 | 54,358 |
| 2020 | 44.2 | 54,162 |
| 2019 | 43.9 | 53,679 |
| 2018 | 43.4 | 53,247 |
| 2017 | 43.2 | 52,887 |
| 2016 | 42.7 | 52,851 |
| 2015 | 42.3 | 52,490 |
| 2014 | 41.8 | 52,166 |
| 2013 | 41.1 | 51,759 |
| 2012 | 40.5 | 51,541 |
| 2011 | 39.9 | 51,118 |
| 2010 | 39.7 | 50,600 |
Jefferson County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.6% |
| 5–17 | 14.6% |
| 18–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–54 | 24.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.9% |
| 65+ | 20.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Jefferson County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 32.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 34.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Jefferson County, Tennessee
The median age in Jefferson County, Tennessee is 44.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Jefferson County, Tennessee is 56,864.
In Jefferson County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.6%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Jefferson County, Tennessee is aging.