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Cannon County

Tennessee · 14,506 residents · 265.635 sq mi
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Cannon County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,518. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,506
+13%since 2000
from 12,826 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+17%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K13K14K15K1990201020202024Cannon County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,518
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,809 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,971
+64%since 2000
from $16,405 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,600
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+34%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(13,064)
Black1.3%(192)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(395)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other1.8%(262)
Diversity Score15.2%(2,209)
Segregation Score34.5%(5,001)
Diversity Score
15
+126%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cannon County, Tennessee?

Cannon County, Tennessee has about 14,506 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cannon County, Tennessee earns about $52,518 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 $172,600, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Cannon County, Tennessee?

About 16.3% 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 16.5% 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 4,039 residents, a change of about 39 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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