Tennessee

Jefferson

54,683
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Jefferson

Jefferson, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 9,017. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 54,683.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Mossy Creek Battle, Mossy Creek Tennessee, Dandridge Tennessee Second Battle, and 14 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202054,683
201051,407
200044,294
199033,016
198031,284
197024,940
196021,493
195019,667
194018,621
193017,914
192017,677
191017,755
190018,590
189016,478
188015,846
187019,476
186016,043
185013,204
184012,076
183011,801
18208,953
18107,309
18009,017
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Jefferson

Military engagements that took place in Jefferson, Tennessee.

Mossy Creek Battle
1863
Mossy Creek Tennessee
1863
Dandridge Tennessee Second Battle
1864
Battle of Dandridge TN
1864
Action at Fair Garden
1864
Dandridge Tennessee
1864
Battle of New Market (TN)
1864

Historic places in Jefferson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson, Tennessee.

Dandridge Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Dandridge
Fairfax
White Pine
Glenmore
Jefferson City
Fairvue
Jefferson City
Branner-Hicks House
Jefferson City
Squirewood Hall
Dandridge
Christ Temple AME Zion Church
Dandridge
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Frequently asked about Jefferson

When does Jefferson first appear in the US census?
Jefferson, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 9,017.
What is the population of Jefferson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Jefferson had a recorded population of 54,683.
Were any battles fought in Jefferson?
7 documented military engagements took place in Jefferson, including Mossy Creek Battle, Mossy Creek Tennessee, Dandridge Tennessee Second Battle.
How many historic places are in Jefferson?
14 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jefferson, Tennessee.
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