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Tennessee has 95 counties, a population of more than 7 million people, about 638 zip codes and 135 public school districts. Those counties vary widely in population, school enrollment, zip code coverage and local boundary structure. Shelby County has the largest population in the state, while Pickett County has the smallest. Browse the map, population, zip codes, school districts, county subdivisions and county list sections below to explore further. Or, simply start typing in the box below to go directly to that county.
Interactive Tennessee County Map
This Tennessee county map preview highlights population-by-county context, ZIP code coverage, school districts, and local boundary structure. Full statewide and county-level data packages are available when you need complete downloadable datasets. Click or tap any county to view its maps, trends and data.
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Tennessee Population By County
Tennessee's population was over 7 million in 2020, up 564,970 (8.90%) residents from 2010. Shelby County had the largest population in the state with 929,744 people. Davidson and Knox Counties also stand out as major population centers. Pickett County was the least populated area in Tennessee with only 5,001 residents. The table below compares Tennessee county populations and recent population trends.
The Most Populated Counties In Tennessee
| County | Population | Trend (2010-2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 929,744 | ▴ 0.23% |
| Davidson County | 715,884 | ▴ 14.23% |
| Knox County | 478,971 | ▴ 10.81% |
| Hamilton County | 366,207 | ▴ 8.84% |
| Rutherford County | 341,486 | ▴ 30.04% |
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County populations reflect the latest state serving context (2020).
Tennessee County Map With ZIP Codes
Tennessee has about 638 zip codes statewide. Shelby County contains the most zip codes, with 38. County-level zip code maps give a faster and clearer way to understand local coverage as zip boundaries can span county and municipal lines. The maps below highlight a few Tennessee counties.
Tennessee School Districts By County
Tennessee has 135 public school districts with 984,374 students enrolled as of 2024. Shelby County stands out for both district count and total enrollment. Lewis County posted the largest recent enrollment gain. The table below compares county level school district totals and recent enrollment trends across the state.
Largest School Districts in Tennessee
| County | Districts | Enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 7 | 142,265 | ▴ 0.41% |
| Gibson County | 5 | 8,900 | ▾ 0.48% |
| Carroll County | 5 | 4,363 | ▾ 1.02% |
| Sullivan County | 3 | 19,580 | ▾ 1.20% |
| Blount County | 3 | 18,257 | ▴ 0.85% |
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School district enrollment and trend values reflect the most recent state-level context (2024).
Tennessee County Map With County Subdivisions
Tennessee has about 855 county subdivisions statewide. These boundaries add another layer of local detail and help show how subdivision lines fit inside county boundaries. The previews below highlight a few counties with available subdivision map coverage.
Get the Full Tennessee Data Package
The sections above provide a preview of Tennessee county maps and county-level data. The full package includes complete statewide coverage with ready-to-use files for mapping, planning, and analysis.
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- County map exports and boundary coverage for every county in Tennessee
- Statewide GIS layers for ZIP codes, subdivisions, school districts, roads, water, and political boundaries
- Population, demographics, school, housing, and trend context aligned across counties
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