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Cheatham County

Tennessee · 41,072 residents · 302.498 sq mi
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Cheatham County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $198,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,072
+14%since 2000
from 35,912 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+19%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K30K34K39K43K1990201020202024Cheatham County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,988
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,836 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,302
+55%since 2000
from $18,882 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+36%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(34,506)
Black1.4%(519)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(437)
Asian0.2%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(2,522)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(36,299)
Black2%(815)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(1,839)
Asian0.4%(184)
Other3.1%(1,261)
Diversity Score23.6%(9,712)
Segregation Score15.8%(6,484)
Diversity Score
24
+237%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheatham County, Tennessee?

Cheatham County, Tennessee has about 41,072 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cheatham County, Tennessee earns about $63,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheatham County, Tennessee expensive?

In Cheatham County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $198,900, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Cheatham County, Tennessee?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cheatham County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheatham County, Tennessee?

About 10.7% of people in Cheatham County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheatham County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheatham County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,932 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 704.02Census Tract 702.02Census Tract 701.04Census Tract 702.01Census Tract 701.02Census Tract 702.03Census Tract 701.03Census Tract 703Census Tract 704.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 37015ZIP 37082ZIP 37143ZIP 37035
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