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Dive into each indicator for Tennessee.
7.23 M
Total population
15th in the U.S.
66 /km²
Density
39.3 years
Median age
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Male
2.8 M
Households
66.4%
Urban population
22.1%
Under 18
17.6%
65 and older
73.8 years
Life expectancy
Nashville–Davidson (≈ 2.10 M)
Largest metro
+1.1%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
70.9%
White (non-Hispanic)
16.7%
Black or African American
6.9%
Hispanic or Latino
≈ 500,000
2.1%
Asian
2.9%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
≈ 4.2%
Mexican origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup
≈ 63%
Memphis Black population
City of Memphis
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1800–20247.23 M▲ 6473%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1800–2020 + estimates.
Black or African American share
1860–202316.7%▼ 35%
Census race tables; the long decline reflects the Great Migration.
Hispanic or Latino share
1980–20236.9%▲ 886%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202373.8 yrs▲ 4%
CDC / NCHS state life tables; Tennessee ranks among the lowest in the U.S.
Data table
| Total population | 7.23 M | 15th in the U.S. |
| Density | 66 /km² | |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
| Female | 51.0% | |
| Male | 49.0% | |
| Households | 2.8 M | |
| Urban population | 66.4% | |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | |
| 65 and older | 17.6% | |
| Life expectancy | 73.8 years | |
| Largest metro | Nashville–Davidson (≈ 2.10 M) | |
| Growth | +1.1%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 70.9% | |
| Black or African American | 16.7% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.9% | ≈ 500,000 |
| Asian | 2.1% | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | |
| Native American | 0.3% | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | |
| Mexican origin | ≈ 4.2% | Largest Hispanic subgroup |
| Memphis Black population | ≈ 63% | City of Memphis |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Tennessee vs. the U.S. average.
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