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Jefferson County, TN: growth, migration and housing
Jefferson County has 60,024 residents, up 9.3% since 2020 (+1.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,297 households moved in and 1,767 moved out (+530 net), bringing in a net $51.7M of income. Median household income is $66,114, the median home $229,300 and median rent $904 a month.
In Tennessee: 14th of 95 counties for 5-year population growth · 10th of 95 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 26th of 95 counties for median household income · 37th of 95 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Jefferson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County, TN | 346 | $20.6M |
| Sevier County, TN | 332 | $17.3M |
| Hamblen County, TN | 305 | $12.6M |
| Cocke County, TN | 102 | $4.6M |
| Grainger County, TN | 69 | $3.2M |
| Blount County, TN | 39 | $2.0M |
| Anderson County, TN | 32 | $1.8M |
| Greene County, TN | 28 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Jefferson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Hamblen County, TN | 334 | $15.7M |
| Knox County, TN | 275 | $14.5M |
| Sevier County, TN | 218 | $10.8M |
| Cocke County, TN | 120 | $5.6M |
| Grainger County, TN | 53 | $2.5M |
| Blount County, TN | 42 | $2.6M |
| Anderson County, TN | 34 | $1.5M |
| Greene County, TN | 28 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.