Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN

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2021 Population

152,446

0.182% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.6

0.461% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.4%

3.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,366

4.95% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$187,300

7.27% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

64,836

2.78% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN had a population of 152k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $54,366. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN grew from 152,169 to 152,446, a 0.182% increase and its median household income grew from $51,800 to $54,366, a 4.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.27%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.97%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.32%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.25%).

6.35% of the households in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are Carson-Newman University (750 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was $187,300, and the homeownership rate was 73.1%.

Most people in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN borders Haywood, Madison, Swain, Graham & Jackson (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Hamblen, Cocke & Grainger Counties PUMA, TN, Knox County (East) PUMA, TN, and Blount County PUMA, TN.

United States North Carolina Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN is home to a population of 152k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.28% of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (6.52k people).

In 2021, there were 27.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (137k people) in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.99k White (Hispanic) and 3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are Spanish (6,390 households), Gujarati (526 households), and Russian (408 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,225

Women

50.7%

75,231

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 152,456 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
137k ± 402
White (Hispanic)
4.99k ± 678
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3k ± 453

5.61%

Hispanic Population

8.56k people

5.61% of the people in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are hispanic (8.56k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Honduras
1,738 ± 1,018 people
Mexico
1,440 ± 927 people
India
577 ± 589 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was Honduras, the natal country of 1,738 Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN residents, followed by Mexico with 1,440 and India with 577.

Foreign-Born Population

4.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.52k people

4.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.39k people

As of 2021, 4.28% of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN residents (6.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was 4.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,390 households (4.42%)
Gujarati
526 households (0.364%)
Russian
408 households (0.282%)

6.35% of the households in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was Spanish. 4.42% of the households in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,110 ± 439
Gulf War (1990s)
1,768 ± 378
Gulf War (2001-)
1,760 ± 398

Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN employs 64.8k people. The largest industries in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are Restaurants & Food Services (8,222 people), Construction (4,388 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,829 people), and the highest paying industries are Prefabricated wood buildings & mobile homes ($197,445), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($132,014), and Offices of physicians ($104,602).

Males in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,170. The income inequality in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,067

Women

48.1%

34,621

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN in 2020 was 66,688 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

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Occupations

64.8k

2021 Value

−2.78%

1 Year decline

± −2.78%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −2.78%, from 66.7k employees to 64.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, are Cashiers (2,872 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,337 people), and Retail salespersons (2,153 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.8k

2021 Value

−2.78%

1 Year decline

± −2.78%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −2.78%, from 66.7k employees to 64.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,222 people), Construction (4,388 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,829 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,303

Median earning men ± $2,304

$27,084

Median earning women ± $1,215

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,036), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,634), and Public Administration ($50,641).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($42,106), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,275), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($39,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN awarded 750 degrees. The student population of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 998 male students and 1,837 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are White (612 and 85.7%), followed by Black or African American (62 and 8.68%), Hispanic or Latino (24 and 3.36%), and Two or More Races (8 and 1.12%).

The largest universities in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Carson-Newman University (750 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are General Business Administration & Management (118 and 15.7%), Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision (85 and 11.3%), and Registered Nursing (50 and 6.67%).

The median tuition cost in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $29,920.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,835 (35.2% men and 64.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,835 students enrolled in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, 35.2% men and 64.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,145 records, of which 67.6% were women and 32.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
25 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
50 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was General Biological Sciences with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Carson-Newman University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

750 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Carson-Newman University with 750 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 250 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, which is 0.5 times less than the 500 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 612 degrees mean that there were 9.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 62 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,920) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.794% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.41% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (44k), Some college (29.8k), and Secondary Education (19.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was $187,300 in 2021, which is 0.765 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $174,600 to $187,300, a 7.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN is 73.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN is $54,366. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

Housing

Property

$187,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,430

$41,820

Median Property Taxes

±$1,452

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.1%

Homeownership

2021

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.1% of the housing units in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $106,550 and $94,118.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,366

Median Household Income

± $1,893

57.2k

Number of Households

± 1,940

In 2021, the median household income of the 57.2k households in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN grew to $54,366 from the previous year's value of $51,800.

The following chart displays the households in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN

In 2021, the income inequality in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.38% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Carpooled (12.5%)
Worked At Home (6.46%)

In 2021, 78.2% of workers in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.5%) and those who worked at home (6.46%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN (19.9k out of 149k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.3% of the population of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 38% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 2.05% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.7%

Uninsured

38%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

2.05%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN grew by 0.974% from 12.6% to 12.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.