Town · Tennessee
Pegram, Tennessee
Pegram, town, in Cheatham County, Tennessee. Pegram had 2,036 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,072 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,089 (±401). GEOID 4757480.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,036
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,072 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,089 ±401
Median household income
$111,172
±$21,739 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$387,100
±$35,529 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,671
±$836 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Pegram and what county is it in?
Pegram is a town in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It covers 7.2 square miles of land, 286 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pegram is in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pegram, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,036 people lived in Pegram on July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Tennessee grew 5.8%. The 2020 Census counted 2,072 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,089 (±401).
| Measure | Pegram | Cheatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,089 ±401 | 41,829 | no clear change |
| Households | 896 ±162 | 16,279 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.25 | 2.55 | −0.50 |
| Housing units | 963 ±168 | 17,449 | no clear change |
Pegram's population since 2000
From 2,146 in 2000 to 2,036 in 2025: down 5.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pegram as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pegram?
The median resident of Pegram is 48.9 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.7%.
| Measure | Pegram | Cheatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9 ±6.9 | 41.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.5% ±5.5 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3% ±6.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 53.9% ±5.0 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.7% ±5.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.3% ±6.4 pts | 89.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±2.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8% ±3.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2% ±2.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5% ±3.5 pts | 8.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5% ±4.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2% ±2.6 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9% ±3.1 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.8% ±8.4 pts | 26.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.8% ±5.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.6% ±2.4 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pegram earn?
Half of Pegram's 896 households earn less than $111,172 a year (±$21,739), against $89,852 in Cheatham County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $95,544 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Pegram | Cheatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,172 ±$21,739 | $89,852 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $122,741 ±$24,042 | $107,394 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,559 ±$9,483 | $42,536 | +$13,340 |
| People below the poverty line | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0% ±3.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±3.6 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.2% ±2.3 pts | 90.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pegram?
Owners occupy 91.4% of Pegram's occupied homes and renters 8.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $387,100 by its owner (±$35,529). The median renter pays $1,671 a month including utilities, and 70.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pegram | Cheatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $387,100 ±$35,529 | $338,700 | +$102,441 |
| Median gross rent | $1,671 ±$836 | $1,345 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 70.0% ±40.0 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,836 ±$207 | $1,683 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.4% ±7.3 pts | 81.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.6% ±7.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Housing units | 963 ±168 | 17,449 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±39.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.4% ±7.0 pts | 80.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% ±6.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.4% ±4.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pegram building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Pegram in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 3.4 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pegram work and get to work?
59.2% of Pegram's workers drive alone and 28.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Pegram | Cheatham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9% ±7.2 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±2.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 59.2% ±10.1 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±4.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±2.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.2% ±9.0 pts | 13.7% | +18.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.4 min ±2.2 | 33.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pegram?
No census tract lies mostly in Pegram; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 704.02Cheatham County | 6,439 | $98,129 |
| Tract 704.01Cheatham County | 2,592 | $93,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pegram) · Census block assignment files
How does Pegram compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pegram is the 7,622nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 171st-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Pegram ranks 25th of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 171st | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 202nd | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 248th | 289 |
| Median household income | 25th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 25th | 289 |
| Median home value | 38th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd | 265 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th | 276 |
| Median age | 34th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 19th | 289 |
| Work from home | 4th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 41st | 288 |
Pegram's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Pegram with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pegram?
23 of the 57 figures for Pegram on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pegram are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pegram.