Cheatham County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 41,829 | — | #1,170 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,852 | +19.6% | #304 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,665 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $338,700 | +20.1% | #463 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,345 | +15.6% | #368 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | -39.1% | #308 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cheatham County has a population of 41,829, making it the #1,170 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cheatham County is $89,852, ranking #304 out of 3,222 counties — 19.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Cheatham County is $338,700 (+20.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,345/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.5%.
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91.4% of residents in Cheatham County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Cheatham County, Tennessee
Cheatham County, Tennessee has a total population of 41,829, making it the 1,170th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cheatham County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cheatham County is $89,852, which ranks #304 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Cheatham County is $338,700, 20.1% above the national median. Renters in Cheatham County pay a median gross rent of $1,345 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cheatham County, 26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 36.4 min.
Cheatham County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Cheatham County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.