Jefferson County, Tennessee Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

56,864

Diversity Score

19.3

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.6%%

Jefferson County, Tennessee Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Jefferson County, Tennessee Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)50,96889.6%
Hispanic or Latino2,6484.7%
Two or More Races1,7223.0%
Black / African American8411.5%
Other Race3480.6%
Asian3000.5%
Native American360.1%
Pacific Islander10.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Jefferson County, Tennessee

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jefferson County, Tennessee is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 89.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Jefferson County, Tennessee has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 19.3/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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