Tennessee
7.3 million people live in Tennessee. Its population grew 5.8% since 2020, the 9th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $75,875 a year, 11% below the national median, and the median home is worth $341,200, 8% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 7.3 million
- 15th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $75,875
- 11% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $341,200
- 8% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 12.6%
- 0.8 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$75,875 per year
11% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 14th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$42,757 per year
9% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 14th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
12.6%
0.8 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 13th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
26.4 min one way
4% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 22nd highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$341,200
8% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 23rd lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,356 per month
13% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 24th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
67.7%
2.4 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 26th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
7,315,076
2.1% of the U.S. total. 15th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+5.8%
2.7 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 9th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
21.5%
0.4 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 20th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
18.6%
0.3 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 17th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
6.8%
7.9 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 20th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Tennessee, at 70.0%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 70.0% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 15.2% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 2.3% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 3.9% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 8.6% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
4.6 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 13th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
12.2%
2.0 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 12th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.