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Williamson County

Tennessee · 247,726 residents · 582.865 sq mi
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Williamson County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,196. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $471,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 103% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
247,726
+96%since 2000
from 126,638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K117K171K224K278K1990201020202024Williamson County
2024260K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,196
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,104 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,320
+64%since 2000
from $32,496 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$471,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,596
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $744 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+43%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(114,177)
Black5.2%(6,543)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3,197)
Asian1.2%(1,571)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.1%(26,693)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(200,408)
Black3.9%(9,709)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(14,261)
Asian5.2%(12,879)
Other2.7%(6,623)
Diversity Score39.5%(97,914)
Segregation Score29%(71,927)
Diversity Score
40
+88%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$77,853−30%
Home value$417,400−11%
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY VS
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Income$76,130−32%
Home value$355,700−25%
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY VS
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Income$85,470−23%
Home value$382,600−19%
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Income$89,852−19%
Home value$338,700−28%
Population42,778−84%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamson County, Tennessee?

Williamson County, Tennessee has about 247,726 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williamson County, Tennessee earns about $111,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamson County, Tennessee expensive?

In Williamson County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $471,300, and the typical rent is about $1,596 a month.

How educated are people in Williamson County, Tennessee?

About 60.5% of adults age 25 and over in Williamson County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamson County, Tennessee?

About 4.7% of people in Williamson County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamson County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamson County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 166,705 residents, a change of about 206 percent over that period.

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