Cannon County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cannon County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 14,661. It is the 79th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cannon County is 40.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cannon County is $58,092. This is 13% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $227,600. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cannon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.