Trousdale County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Trousdale County, Tennessee has a population of 11,957, the 86th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $72,747 and the median home value is $337,600. The poverty rate is 11.9%.

Trousdale County Quick Facts

Population 11,957

Median Household Income $72,74790% MOE ±$8,709

Median Home Value $337,60090% MOE ±$18,826

Poverty Rate 11.9%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.6%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Median Age 35.0 years90% MOE ±1.0 years

Homeownership Rate 74.5%90% MOE ±4.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.3%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.0%

Cities/Places 1

Population 11,957 86th of 95

Median Income $72,747 5% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment 0.6%

How Trousdale 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	10,231	11,957	+16.9%
Median household income	$69,315	$72,747	No clear change (+5.0%)
Median home value¹	$191,621	$337,600	+76.2%
Median gross rent	$969	$853	No clear change (-11.9%)

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

Median Household Income

Trousdale

$72,747

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Trousdale

$337,600

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.7%

$25K-$50K 18.2%

$50K-$100K 35.1%

$100K+ 31.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

6.9%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

2.3%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

5.8%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

11.6%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

14.3%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

5.2%

Employment

0.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

52.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.5%

Renter 25.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $853/mo 14.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.6%

18-34

33.5%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

19.2%

75+

4.5%

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 Trousdale County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Hartsville/Trousdale County	11,957	$72,747	11.9%	$337,600

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Population Overview

Trousdale County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 11,957. It is the 86th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trousdale County is 35.0 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trousdale County is $72,747. This is 5% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $337,600. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Trousdale County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% 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 86.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Trousdale 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 Trousdale County, Tennessee?

Trousdale County has a population of 11,957, making it the 86th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Trousdale County?

The median household income in Trousdale County is $72,747 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.

How many cities are in Trousdale County, Tennessee?

Trousdale County contains 1 Census-designated place.