Cheatham County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Cheatham County, Tennessee has a population of 41,829, the 39th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $89,852 and the median home value is $338,700. The poverty rate is 7.7%.

Cheatham County Quick Facts

Population 41,829

Median Household Income $89,85290% MOE ±$6,619

Median Home Value $338,70090% MOE ±$11,253

Poverty Rate 7.7%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.3%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 41.5 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 81.5%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.6%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.9%

Cities/Places 4

Population 41,829 39th of 95

Median Income $89,852 29% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Cheatham 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	40,181	41,829	+4.1%
Median household income	$76,197	$89,852	+17.9%
Median home value¹	$230,635	$338,700	+46.9%
Median gross rent	$1,216	$1,345	No clear change (+10.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Cheatham

$89,852

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cheatham

$338,700

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.2%

$25K-$50K 15.7%

$50K-$100K 29.4%

$100K+ 43.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.4%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

1.8%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

6.0%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

14.3%

$125K-$150K

9.9%

$150K-$200K

12.0%

$200K+

7.5%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

66.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.5%

Renter 18.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,345/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

27.3%

55-74

25.9%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Cities & Places in Cheatham County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ashland City	5,424	$79,231	6.4%	$294,100
Pleasant View	5,276	$109,213	1.4%	$390,900
Kingston Springs	2,791	$103,250	5.6%	$426,500
Pegram	2,089	$111,172	0.3%	$387,100

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Population Overview

Cheatham County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 41,829. It is the 39th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cheatham County is 41.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cheatham County is $89,852. This is 29% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $338,700. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cheatham County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

26.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cheatham 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 Cheatham County, Tennessee?

Cheatham County has a population of 41,829, making it the 39th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Cheatham County?

The median household income in Cheatham County is $89,852 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.

How many cities are in Cheatham County, Tennessee?

Cheatham County contains 4 Census-designated places.