Cheatham County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cheatham County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 41,500. It is the 39th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cheatham County is 41.4 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cheatham County is $82,015. This is 22% higher than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $291,400. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cheatham County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% 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 90.3%.