Sumner County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Sumner County, Tennessee has a population of 204,424, the 8th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $90,301 and the median home value is $393,100. The poverty rate is 8.8%.

Sumner County Quick Facts

Population 204,424

Median Household Income $90,30190% MOE ±$2,629

Median Home Value $393,10090% MOE ±$6,143

Poverty Rate 8.8%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Median Age 39.8 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 72.0%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.6%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.3%

Cities/Places 16

Population 204,424 8th of 95

Median Income $90,301 30% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.8%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Sumner 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	183,437	204,424	+11.4%
Median household income	$82,708	$90,301	+9.2%
Median home value¹	$288,232	$393,100	+36.4%
Median gross rent	$1,263	$1,424	+12.8%

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

Median Household Income

Sumner

$90,301

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sumner

$393,100

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.2%

$25K-$50K 15.1%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 44.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

2.0%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

2.4%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

13.3%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

10.8%

$200K+

12.0%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

67.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.0%

Renter 28.0%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,424/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.1%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

26.8%

55-74

23.2%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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 Sumner County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hendersonville	63,091	$97,200	6.3%	$430,700
Gallatin	48,532	$77,518	13.0%	$372,000
White House	14,631	$90,019	7.0%	$344,800
Portland	13,449	$72,647	11.2%	$282,200
Millersville	5,836	$71,789	10.5%	$309,900
Shackle Island	4,404	$130,125	6.7%	$540,400
Westmoreland	2,845	$59,405	13.9%	$241,700
Castalian Springs	678	$57,917	9.3%	$283,100
Walnut Grove (Sumner County)	575	$101,806	0.0%	$502,300
Cottontown	374	N/A	3.7%	$441,700
Fairfield	351	N/A	24.5%	N/A
Bethpage	289	$100,859	6.9%	$218,600
Graball	288	$88,320	0.0%	$407,100
Oak Grove (Sumner County)	248	$104,211	23.8%	$243,100
New Deal	226	$55,357	12.8%	$261,500
Mitchellville	176	$40,000	33.0%	$157,800

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Population Overview

Sumner County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 204,424. It is the 8th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sumner County is 39.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sumner County is $90,301. This is 30% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $393,100. Housing costs are 37% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sumner County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.3%.

Education

33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Sumner County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 8% higher 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 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sumner 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 Sumner County, Tennessee?

Sumner County has a population of 204,424, making it the 8th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Sumner County?

The median household income in Sumner County is $90,301 with a poverty rate of 8.8%.

How many cities are in Sumner County, Tennessee?

Sumner County contains 16 Census-designated places.