Cannon County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Cannon County, Tennessee has a population of 14,818, the 79th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $59,443 and the median home value is $252,000. The poverty rate is 18.3%.
Cannon County Quick Facts
How Cannon County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,178 | 14,818 | +4.5% |
| Median household income | $68,095 | $59,443 | -12.7% |
| Median home value¹ | $202,575 | $252,000 | +24.4% |
| Median gross rent | $781 | $908 | No clear change (+16.2%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 91.9%
- Black: 2.3%
- Hispanic: 3.1%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.1%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 14.0%
- HS Diploma: 41.4%
- Some College: 19.7%
- Associate's: 8.1%
- Bachelor's: 11.1%
- Graduate+: 5.7%
Cities & Places in Cannon County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | 2,774 | $58,466 | 21.0% | $216,400 |
| Auburntown | 318 | $73,571 | 4.4% | $245,200 |
Explore Tennessee Rankings
Population Overview
Cannon County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 14,818. It is the 79th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cannon County is 40.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cannon County is $59,443. This is 15% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $252,000. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cannon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.
Education
16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Cannon County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cannon County, Tennessee?
Cannon County has a population of 14,818, making it the 79th most populous county in Tennessee.
What is the median income in Cannon County?
The median household income in Cannon County is $59,443 with a poverty rate of 18.3%.
How many cities are in Cannon County, Tennessee?
Cannon County contains 2 Census-designated places.