Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN

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2020 Population

152,169

0.943% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

0.703% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.8%

1.95% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$51,800

4.8% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$174,600

5.12% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

66,688

1.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN had a population of 152k people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $51,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN grew from 150,747 to 152,169, a 0.943% increase and its median household income grew from $49,426 to $51,800, a 4.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.1%), White (Hispanic) (3.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.933%).

6.19% 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.

97.1% 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 (848 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was $174,600, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 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.

Population & Diversity

Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN is home to a population of 152k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.2% of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (6.39k people).

In 2018, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136k people) in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.89k White (Hispanic) and 2.67k 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 (6,132 households), Gujarati (390 households), and Russian (336 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,883

Women

50.5%

75,251

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 152,134 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.1% of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
136k ± 39
White (Hispanic)
5.89k ± 581
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.67k ± 430

5.03%

Hispanic Population

7.52k people

5.03% of the people in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are hispanic (7.52k 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
1,584 ± 972 people
Mexico
1,429 ± 924 people
India
532 ± 565 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was Honduras, the natal country of 1,584 Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN residents, followed by Mexico with 1,429 and India with 532.

Foreign-Born Population

4.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.39k people

4.26%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.42k people

As of 2020, 4.2% of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN residents (6.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was 4.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
6,132 households (4.25%)
Gujarati
390 households (0.27%)
Russian
336 households (0.233%)

6.19% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was Spanish. 4.25% 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
4,205 ± 420
Gulf War (1990s)
1,651 ± 300
Gulf War (2001-)
1,021 ± 246

Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN employs 66.7k people. The largest industries in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are Restaurants & Food Services (8,645 people), Construction (4,235 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,250 people), and the highest paying industries are Prefabricated wood buildings & mobile homes ($159,862), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($126,580), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($84,293).

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 $39,023. The income inequality in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, 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.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

66.7k

2020 Value

1.31%

1 Year growth

± 1.31%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 1.31%, from 65.8k employees to 66.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, are Cashiers (3,023 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,351 people), and Retail salespersons (2,318 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

66.7k

2020 Value

1.31%

1 Year growth

± 1.31%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 1.31%, from 65.8k employees to 66.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,645 people), Construction (4,235 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,250 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

$33,665

Median earning men ± $2,024

$25,542

Median earning women ± $1,111

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,360), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,088).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($41,296), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,592), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,476).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $66B, followed by Mixed freight ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($47B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$498B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

111% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $498B. This is expected to increase 111% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$36.6B
Texas
$29.5B
California
$26.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $36.6B, followed by Texas with $29.5B and California and $26.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN awarded 848 degrees. The student population of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,008 male students and 1,903 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are White (709 and 87%), followed by Black or African American (51 and 6.26%), Hispanic or Latino (21 and 2.58%), and Two or More Races (15 and 1.84%).

The largest universities in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Carson-Newman University (848 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN are General Business Administration & Management (136 and 16%), Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision (98 and 11.6%), and Registered Nursing (52 and 6.13%).

The median tuition cost in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN for private four year colleges is $28,200.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 2,911 (34.6% men and 65.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 2,911 students enrolled in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, 34.6% men and 65.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,300 records, of which 67.8% were women and 32.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
29 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
61 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was General Biological Sciences with 29 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

848 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Carson-Newman University with 848 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 291 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN, which is 0.522 times less than the 557 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 709 degrees mean that there were 13.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 51 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 ($28,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.743% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.436% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (45k), Some college (29.7k), and Secondary Education (19.7k).

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 $174,600 in 2020, which is 0.76 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $166,100 to $174,600, a 5.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 25.9 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 $51,800. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $111,196, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $101,395 and $88,393.

Housing

Property

$174,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,119

$42,179

Median Property Taxes

±$1,513

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

72.7%

Homeownership

2020

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.7% 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 71.4%.

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 2020, 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 $111,196, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $101,395 and $88,393.

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.

$51,800

Median Household Income

± $1,800

58k

Number of Households

± 1,945

In 2020, the median household income of the 58k households in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN grew to $51,800 from the previous year's value of $49,426.

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

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN

0.429

2019 Wage GINI in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN

In 2020, the income inequality in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.73% growth from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (12.9%)
Worked At Home (5.58%)

In 2020, 78.6% of workers in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.9%) and those who worked at home (5.58%).

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

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% 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

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN (20.5k out of 149k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 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

85.9% of the population of Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1396 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1801 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 634 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Tennessee. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Tennessee, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

1,396 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,396 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,396 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Tennessee across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% 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

14.1%

Uninsured

36.5%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sevier & Jefferson Counties PUMA, TN declined by 11% from 15.8% to 14.1%.

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.