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Cannon County

Tennessee · 13,801 residents · 265.635 sq mi
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Cannon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,733. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,801
+8%since 2000
from 12,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K13K14K15K1990201020202024Cannon County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,733
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,809 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,076
+10%since 2000
from $16,405 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+18%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(12,331)
Black1.4%(179)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(157)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(865)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(13,190)
Black1.2%(167)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(210)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other2.8%(383)
Diversity Score13.4%(1,850)
Diversity Score
13
+99%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cannon County, Tennessee?

Cannon County, Tennessee has about 13,801 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cannon County, Tennessee?

The typical household in Cannon County, Tennessee earns about $38,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cannon County, Tennessee expensive?

In Cannon County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $112,100, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Cannon County, Tennessee?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cannon County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cannon County, Tennessee?

About 13.7% of people in Cannon County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cannon County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Cannon County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,334 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602.01
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 37190ZIP 37026
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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