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Robertson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Robertson County, Tennessee has a population of 75,539, the 19th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $83,047 and the median home value is $335,000. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Robertson County Quick Facts

Population 75,539
Median Household Income $83,04790% MOE ±$4,193
Median Home Value $335,00090% MOE ±$9,263
Poverty Rate 10.4%90% MOE ±1.4 pts
Unemployment Rate 3.3%90% MOE ±0.8 pts
Median Age 38.7 years90% MOE ±0.6 years
Homeownership Rate 77.6%90% MOE ±2.1 pts
Affordability Ratio 4.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.4%90% MOE ±1.7 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.3%
Cities/Places 7
Population 75,539 19th of 95
Median Income $83,047 19% higher than state
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Unemployment 3.3%

How Robertson 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.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population70,28075,539+7.5%
Median household income$77,912$83,047No clear change (+6.6%)
Median home value¹$239,742$335,000+39.7%
Median gross rent$1,100$1,199+9.0%
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Robertson
$83,047
TN
$69,595
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Robertson
$335,000
TN
$286,700
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.0%
$25K-$50K 17.4%
$50K-$100K 34.3%
$100K+ 38.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.2%
$10K-$15K
2.5%
$15K-$20K
2.3%
$20K-$25K
2.0%
$25K-$30K
2.9%
$30K-$35K
3.5%
$35K-$40K
4.1%
$40K-$45K
3.4%
$45K-$50K
3.5%
$50K-$60K
8.5%
$60K-$75K
8.6%
$75K-$100K
17.2%
$100K-$125K
12.3%
$125K-$150K
8.9%
$150K-$200K
9.2%
$200K+
7.9%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%
66.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,199/mo 17.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
24.1%
18-34
20.3%
35-54
26.9%
55-74
23.3%
75+
5.5%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 78.8%
  • Black: 7.2%
  • Hispanic: 10.0%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Other: 0.3%

Diversity Index

36out of 100
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+)

  • < HS: 9.7%
  • HS Diploma: 39.6%
  • Some College: 19.5%
  • Associate's: 8.8%
  • Bachelor's: 15.1%
  • Graduate+: 7.3%

Cities & Places in Robertson County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Springfield19,255$59,46522.4%$253,600
Greenbrier6,971$85,1745.9%$321,900
Coopertown4,640$118,2419.2%$421,500
Cross Plains1,922$76,3193.9%$320,400
Orlinda1,214$84,2506.4%$355,400
Adams888$75,0007.5%$258,900
Cedar Hill395$74,3759.1%$182,100

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Population Overview

Robertson County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 75,539. It is the 19th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Robertson County is 38.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Robertson County is $83,047. This is 19% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $335,000. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Robertson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.0%. The Black or African American population (7.2%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Robertson 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 Robertson County, Tennessee?

Robertson County has a population of 75,539, making it the 19th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Robertson County?

The median household income in Robertson County is $83,047 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.

How many cities are in Robertson County, Tennessee?

Robertson County contains 7 Census-designated places.