Trousdale County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Trousdale County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 11,805. It is the 86th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trousdale County is 34.6 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trousdale County is $63,190. This is 6% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $284,100. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Trousdale County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

10.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 67% 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 85.0%.