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The City of Jefferson City had a population of 8,579 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Jefferson City ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Tennessee. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Jefferson City is located at latitude 36.1223 and longitude -83.4924 in Jefferson County. The formal boundaries for the City of Jefferson City encompass a land area of 6.54 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Jefferson County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Jefferson City has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Jefferson City is located within Commissioner District 4, a minor civil division (MCD) of Jefferson County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,579 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,223 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 22 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $60,638 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,803 |
| Median Home Value | $213,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,418 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,628 (47.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,560 (45.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 230 (6.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,188 |
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Family Households | 1,762 (55.3%) |
The table below compares Jefferson City to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 75 | 85th |
| Population Density | # 55 | 89th |
| Median Household Income | # 226 | 55th |
| Per Capita Income | # 284 | 44th |
| Diversity Index | # 242 | 52nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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