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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Tennessee by County
Population: Age 40 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Count

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 160,683,909.
Rank within US : N/A

Tennessee

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,391,104.
Rank within US : This state is ranked 27 of 52

Shelby County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 44.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 410,814.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2794 of 3143

Davidson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 41.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 293,484.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2967 of 3143

Knox County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 46.7 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 227,383.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2571 of 3143

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.4 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 183,241.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2131 of 3143

Rutherford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 41.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 145,289.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2967 of 3143

Williamson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.4 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 128,390.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1909 of 3143

Sumner County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 99,445.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2089 of 3143

Sullivan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 55.9 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 89,301.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 666 of 3143

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 36.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 83,291.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3104 of 3143

Wilson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.8 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 76,540.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2045 of 3143

Blount County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 54.8 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 75,455.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 848 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.4 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 67,846.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1909 of 3143

Bradley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.2 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 53,951.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2189 of 3143

Sevier County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 54.0 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 53,362.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1038 of 3143

Maury County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 51,210.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2265 of 3143

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.2 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 47,672.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2375 of 3143

Anderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 52.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 41,051.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1392 of 3143

Cumberland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 63.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 39,756.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 110 of 3143

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 55.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 39,438.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 718 of 3143

Putnam County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 45.9 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 37,347.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2669 of 3143

Robertson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 36,255.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2265 of 3143

Loudon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 59.1 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 33,711.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 323 of 3143

Hamblen County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.0 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 33,106.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1782 of 3143

Hawkins County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 57.0 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 32,765.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 548 of 3143

Carter County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 56.8 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 32,054.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 565 of 3143

Roane County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 57.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 31,182.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 511 of 3143

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 54.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 30,421.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 912 of 3143

Tipton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 29,763.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2317 of 3143

McMinn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 53.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 28,943.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1137 of 3143

Coffee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.8 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 28,762.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2265 of 3143

Dickson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.7 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 26,864.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2283 of 3143

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 54.9 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 25,856.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 835 of 3143

Gibson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.7 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 25,130.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2071 of 3143

Fayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 57.1 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 24,343.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 535 of 3143

Bedford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 46.9 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 24,045.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2546 of 3143

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 52.0 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 22,620.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1517 of 3143

Lawrence County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 21,809.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2301 of 3143

Campbell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 54.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 21,568.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 912 of 3143

Cheatham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.9 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 21,536.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1542 of 3143

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.1 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 20,819.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1995 of 3143

Cocke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 55.9 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 20,397.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 666 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 53.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 19,069.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1137 of 3143

Dyer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.0 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 18,357.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2012 of 3143

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 56.7 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 18,353.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 569 of 3143

Rhea County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 52.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 17,403.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1441 of 3143

Marshall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 49.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 17,381.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2161 of 3143

Claiborne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 52.8 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 17,007.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1309 of 3143

Giles County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 54.1 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 16,464.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1011 of 3143

Obion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 53.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 16,363.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1137 of 3143

Weakley County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 16,007.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2301 of 3143

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 54.9 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 15,926.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 835 of 3143

Hardin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 56.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 15,222.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 598 of 3143

White County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 53.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 14,878.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1120 of 3143

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.9 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 14,765.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1542 of 3143

Henderson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.4 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 14,066.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1909 of 3143

McNairy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 53.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 13,900.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1120 of 3143

Grainger County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 56.4 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 13,502.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 607 of 3143

Hickman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 52.1 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 13,152.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1497 of 3143

Hardeman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,898.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1867 of 3143

Macon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,465.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2354 of 3143

Lauderdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.9 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,203.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2240 of 3143

Overton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 53.4 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 12,172.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1162 of 3143

Morgan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 53.1 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,248.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1231 of 3143

Scott County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.7 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 11,140.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1843 of 3143

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 59.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,754.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 296 of 3143

DeKalb County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 52.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,743.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1441 of 3143

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 52.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,603.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1368 of 3143

Humphreys County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 55.2 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,537.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 787 of 3143

Fentress County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 55.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,507.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 734 of 3143

Smith County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 51.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,363.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1696 of 3143

Unicoi County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 57.4 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,197.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 503 of 3143

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 56.7 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 10,041.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 569 of 3143

Haywood County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 54.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,657.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Benton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 58.4 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,307.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 387 of 3143

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 55.9 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 9,092.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 666 of 3143

Sequatchie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 54.2 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,886.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 977 of 3143

Chester County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 48.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,427.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2354 of 3143

Bledsoe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 56.0 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 8,340.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 655 of 3143

Stewart County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 54.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,572.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 889 of 3143

Meigs County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 57.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,492.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 511 of 3143

Cannon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,417.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1867 of 3143

Grundy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 53.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,288.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1189 of 3143

Crockett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 50.4 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 7,019.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1909 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 57.4 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,823.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 503 of 3143

Decatur County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 58.6 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,736.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 366 of 3143

Lewis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 52.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 6,687.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1441 of 3143

Trousdale County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 43.8 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 5,167.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2835 of 3143

Houston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 54.8 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,547.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 848 of 3143

Perry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 52.1 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,458.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1497 of 3143

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 58.3 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 4,442.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 396 of 3143

Moore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 58.4 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,859.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 387 of 3143

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 53.1 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,608.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1231 of 3143

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 57.2 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,597.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 523 of 3143

Lake County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 53.5 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,582.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1137 of 3143

Pickett County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 63.2 percent.
People (Age 40 And Over) : The number of people (age 40 and over) is 3,200.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 121 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 07/13/2025 7:18 am.

Φ Rural-Urban Continuum Codes provided by the USDA.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.
For more information about Population: Age 40 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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