Jefferson City is a somewhat small city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 8,761 people and two associated neighborhoods, Jefferson City is the 74th largest community in Tennessee.

Of important note, Jefferson City is also a city of artists. Jefferson City has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Jefferson City’s character.

Because there are quite a few people attending college in Jefferson City, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Jefferson City provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities.

As is often the case in a small city, Jefferson City doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Jefferson City citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 23.53% of adults in Jefferson City have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Jefferson City in 2022 was $25,882, which is lower middle income relative to Tennessee and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $103,528 for a family of four. However, Jefferson City contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Jefferson City is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Jefferson City home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Jefferson City residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Jefferson City include English, Irish, German, European, and Scottish.

The most common language spoken in Jefferson City is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.