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Jefferson City, TN


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Jefferson City, Tennessee

Jefferson City, Tennessee, in Jefferson county, is 26 miles NE of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 140 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. About 7,760 people people live in Jefferson City.

The People and Families of Jefferson City

In Jefferson City, about 38% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Jefferson City.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jefferson City had a median family income of $33,964.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($7,000) in Jefferson City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Jefferson City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Jefferson City, about 50% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Jefferson City, 86% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

Of Note

High Points

Jefferson City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyJefferson City Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Jefferson City Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Jefferson City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Jefferson City, TN

Comparing Jefferson City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime23

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