Tennessee Population Demographics by Race

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Population Demographics by Race in Tennessee

Based on the latest data in 2024, 72.4% of Tennessee’s population identifies as White (including both Hispanic and non-Hispanic White residents), with 71.0% identifying as non-Hispanic White specifically. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race make up 7.4% of the total population. Black or African American residents account for 15.6%, and Asian residents make up 1.9%.

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Population by Race and Hispanic Origin

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Race Share of Total Population

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Source:

• American Community Survey (ACS), Table B03002 — Hispanic or Latino Origin by Race