1,172,740 seniors call Tennessee home — 16.8% of the population.
Tennessee has the largest senior population in the nation, with 111,812 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 38.9 years.
Seniors in Tennessee have a median household income of $71,897. About 10.5% of seniors live below the poverty line. 35.8% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelby County | 132,606 | 14.4% |
| 2 | Davidson County | 90,153 | 12.7% |
| 3 | Knox County | 78,379 | 16.1% |
| 4 | Hamilton County | 67,162 | 18.1% |
| 5 | Rutherford County | 38,385 | 10.9% |
| 6 | Williamson County | 36,307 | 14.3% |
| 7 | Sullivan County | 35,212 | 22.0% |
| 8 | Sumner County | 32,822 | 16.4% |
| 9 | Blount County | 28,598 | 20.8% |
| 10 | Washington County | 25,019 | 18.6% |