Tennessee
StatePopulation: 7,126,489 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Tennessee from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Tennessee
- What is the median household income in Tennessee?
- The median household income in Tennessee is $67,097 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Tennessee?
- The poverty rate in Tennessee is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Tennessee?
- $256,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Tennessee?
- The median gross rent in Tennessee is $1,122 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Tennessee residents have a college degree?
- 30.4% of adults in Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
6,986,082
Median Income
$67,097
Median Home Value
$256,800
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
3.6%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$13,777 (+25.8%)
Home Value:
+$89,600 (+53.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.2 pp (-10.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.1 pp (+11.4%)
Unemployment:
-0.6 pp (-11.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
6,986,082
Median Age
38.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 71.5%
Black 15.9%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Other 2.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.5%
Chinese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.8%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$67,097
±$360
Per Capita Income
$95,707
Median Family Income
$84,212
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Child Poverty Rate
15.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.2%
$10–15k
4.2%
$15–25k
7.8%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
12.4%
$50–75k
17.4%
$75–100k
13.2%
$100–150k
16.4%
$150–200k
7.1%
$200k+
8.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,095,472
Owner-Occupied
67.0%
Renter-Occupied
33.0%
Vacancy Rate
10.6%
Median Home Value
$256,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,122
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.1%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+3.1%
5-Year
+62.4%
HPI (2025 Q4)
700.0
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.8%
$50–100k
8.6%
$100–200k
10.5%
$200–300k
22.7%
$300–500k
24.8%
$500k–$1M
13.1%
$1M+
3.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.2%
$500–1k
32.5%
$1–1.5k
33.8%
$1.5–2k
16.4%
$2–2.5k
5.8%
$2.5–3.5k
1.8%
$3.5k+
1.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.2%
1 vehicle
30.9%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3+
26.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
68.5%
Single-fam. att.
3.7%
2–4 units
2.5%
5–19 units
4.4%
20+ units
5.7%
Mobile home
8.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.6%
1940–1969
4.1%
1970–1999
14.4%
2000–2009
15.8%
2010+
11.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
30.4%
Graduate Degree
11.4%
Some College / Associate
20.0%
Less Than High School
3.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Work from Home
11.4%
Self-Employed
6.9%
Government Workers
13.6%
Private For-Profit
79.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.3%
Manufacturing
12.8%
Retail
11.5%
Prof. Services
10.5%
Arts/Entmt.
9.0%
Transportation
7.2%
Construction
7.0%
Finance
6.0%
Public Admin
4.2%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
38.6%
Sales
20.6%
Production
16.5%
Food Prep
15.6%
Construction
8.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.7 min
Drove Alone
77.2%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
11.4%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,768,743
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.9%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
13.8%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
12.5%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
10.2%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 22.3%
Working age (18–64): 77.7%
65 and over: 16.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.9%
Naturalized Citizen
39.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
50.6%
Asia
26.3%
Africa
10.6%
Europe
9.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.5%
With a Disability
15.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.9%
Uninsured
10.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.4%
Has a Computer
93.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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