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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Tennessee by County
Population: Age under 18
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 73,517,834.
Rank within US : N/A

Tennessee

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,566,969.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 20 of 52

Shelby County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 233,802.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 340 of 3143

Davidson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 148,391.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2021 of 3143

Knox County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 103,518.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Rutherford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 89,103.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 495 of 3143

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 79,311.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1869 of 3143

Williamson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 67,203.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 280 of 3143

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 26.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 62,685.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 191 of 3143

Sumner County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 47,217.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1006 of 3143

Wilson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 37,178.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Sullivan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 30,610.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2518 of 3143

Blount County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 27,646.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2323 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 25,446.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2601 of 3143

Maury County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 24,734.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1096 of 3143

Bradley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 24,294.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1525 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 22,287.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1311 of 3143

Sevier County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 20,757.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1978 of 3143

Robertson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 18,178.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 657 of 3143

Putnam County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 17,224.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1936 of 3143

Anderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 16,872.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1775 of 3143

Hamblen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 15,706.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 717 of 3143

Tipton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 14,490.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 847 of 3143

Coffee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 14,426.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 635 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 13,591.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2544 of 3143

Bedford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 13,237.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 362 of 3143

Dickson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 12,623.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1260 of 3143

Gibson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 24.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 12,372.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 602 of 3143

McMinn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 11,627.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1816 of 3143

Lawrence County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 11,359.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 435 of 3143

Loudon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 11,121.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2544 of 3143

Hawkins County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 11,113.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 10,933.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2493 of 3143

Cumberland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 10,622.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2918 of 3143

Roane County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 10,341.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2601 of 3143

Carter County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 10,020.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2775 of 3143

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 9,818.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 926 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 9,792.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2095 of 3143

Cheatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 8,963.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1735 of 3143

Dyer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 8,667.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 778 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 8,630.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2372 of 3143

Marshall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 8,442.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Campbell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 8,067.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2158 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 8,002.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1356 of 3143

Fayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,763.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2742 of 3143

Cocke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,500.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2129 of 3143

Rhea County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 7,196.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1816 of 3143

Obion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,646.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1576 of 3143

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,583.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 410 of 3143

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,439.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2294 of 3143

Henderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,359.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1174 of 3143

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,325.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1441 of 3143

Giles County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,318.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2055 of 3143

Weakley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,286.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2544 of 3143

White County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,096.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1650 of 3143

Claiborne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 6,085.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2601 of 3143

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,931.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2158 of 3143

McNairy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,600.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1650 of 3143

Hardin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,487.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2226 of 3143

Lauderdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,371.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1613 of 3143

Hickman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,358.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1869 of 3143

Scott County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 5,187.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 847 of 3143

Hardeman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,913.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2459 of 3143

Overton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,758.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2055 of 3143

Grainger County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,567.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2580 of 3143

Smith County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,566.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1311 of 3143

DeKalb County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,557.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1613 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,352.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1775 of 3143

Humphreys County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,062.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1869 of 3143

Morgan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 4,031.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2564 of 3143

Fentress County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,935.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2129 of 3143

Haywood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,835.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1525 of 3143

Chester County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,813.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1613 of 3143

Cannon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,372.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1133 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,356.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2580 of 3143

Sequatchie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,346.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2294 of 3143

Crockett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.4 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Benton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,225.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2226 of 3143

Unicoi County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,169.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2756 of 3143

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 3,033.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2918 of 3143

Grundy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,977.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1698 of 3143

Stewart County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,922.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1978 of 3143

Lewis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.1 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,746.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1869 of 3143

Meigs County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,704.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2158 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.5 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,665.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2940 of 3143

Decatur County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,335.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2193 of 3143

Bledsoe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,296.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3029 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 2,200.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2677 of 3143

Trousdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,988.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2930 of 3143

Perry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,943.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1356 of 3143

Houston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,735.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1978 of 3143

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,450.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1816 of 3143

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.8 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,443.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2580 of 3143

Moore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,307.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2372 of 3143

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.2 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 1,303.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2193 of 3143

Lake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.9 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 978.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3044 of 3143

Pickett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Age Under 18) : The number of people (age under 18) is 878.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2848 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/30/2026 10:21 am.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Population: Age under 18, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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