Demographics

Tennessee has a diverse population offering the opportunity for a wide array of experiences and contributions.

Population Figures

Of the 50 states Tennessee ranks 36th in total area (42,146 square miles) and 19th in the number of persons per square mile.

For Tennessee population statistics by county, click here.

Population Projections

For population projections for the state, click here.

2007 Tennessee Certified Population

Click here to view Tennessee's 2007 certified population.

Census Information

According to the 2000 census their were 5,740,021 people in 41,217 square miles of the state of Tennessee, reaching a total of approximately 138 people per square mile. 63.7% of the population is classified urban and 36.4% is classified rural. Tennessee is located in the center of the south, it is central to the nations major markets and 48% of the U.S. population lives within a 600 mile radius of the Tennessee capitol city Nashville.

For the most recent and accurate census information, visit the United States Census Bureau.