County · Tennessee
Cheatham County, Tennessee
Cheatham County, Tennessee. Cheatham County had 42,778 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.3% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 47021.
Cheatham County is one of the 14 counties of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,778
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 41,072 · ACS 2020-2024: 41,829
Median household income
$89,852
±$6,619 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$338,700
±$11,253 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,345
±$163 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Cheatham County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 41,072 residents in Cheatham County. The Census Bureau estimates 42,778 for July 1, 2025, up 4.3% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 41,829 over 302 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cheatham County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 41,829 | 7,066,383 | +1,648 |
| Households | 16,279±308 | 2,824,277 | +1,190 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.05 | 2.45 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 17,449±46 | 3,143,670 | +1,186 |
Cheatham County's population since 2000
From 35,912 in 2000 to 42,778 in 2025: up 19.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Cheatham County?
Cheatham County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Ashland City with 5,650 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ashland City | 5,193 | $79,231 |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View | 4,807 | $109,213 |
| Kingston Springs | 2,824 | $103,250 |
| Pegram | 2,072 | $111,172 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cheatham County?
The median resident of Cheatham County is 41.5 years old; 21.4% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.8%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cheatham County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5±0.5 | 38.9 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 21.4%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0%±0.2 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% | 7.4% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.1%±0.3 pts | 71.0% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 1.9% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±0.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±1.2 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6%±1.2 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9%±1.5 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.6%±2.1 pts | 31.1% | +5.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2%±1.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Cheatham County earn?
Half of Cheatham County's 16,279 households earn less than $89,852 a year (±$6,619), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $76,196 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,656 after inflation. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cheatham County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,852±$6,619 | $69,595 | +$13,656 |
| Mean household income | $107,394±$6,038 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,536±$2,406 | $39,437 | +$8,208 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7%±1.6 pts | 13.8% | −2.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.7%±3.6 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.9%±1.8 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 Cheatham County?
Owners occupy 81.5% of Cheatham County's occupied homes and renters 18.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $338,700 by its owner (±$11,253). The median renter pays $1,345 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cheatham County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $338,700±$11,253 | $286,700 | +$108,068 |
| Median gross rent | $1,345±$163 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7%±9.4 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,683±$47 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.5%±2.5 pts | 66.9% | +4.5 pts |
| Housing units | 17,449±46 | 3,143,670 | +1,186 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.2%±2.2 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.1%±2.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.5%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.3%±1.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Cheatham County building?
Builders took permits for 285 new housing units across Cheatham County in 2025 (285 single-family), 6.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cheatham County get to work?
74.8% of Cheatham County's workers drive alone and 13.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Cheatham County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2%±1.7 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8%±2.7 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±1.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.7%±2.1 pts | 12.9% | +8.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.5 min±1.4 | 25.7 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 are Cheatham County's census tracts?
Cheatham County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $75,114 (Tract 703) to $109,213 (Tract 702.01).
| Tract 701.0247021070102 | 4,518±591 | $86,920 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 701.0347021070103 | 3,794±538 | $82,763 |
| Tract 701.0447021070104 | 5,430±678 | $80,268 |
| Tract 702.0147021070201 | 5,276±17 | $109,213 |
| Tract 702.0247021070202 | 6,079±667 | $79,566 |
| Tract 702.0347021070203 | 4,063±497 | $86,081 |
| Tract 70347021070300 | 3,638±372 | $75,114 |
| Tract 704.0147021070401 | 2,592±385 | $93,750 |
| Tract 704.0247021070402 | 6,439±411 | $98,129 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cheatham County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 39th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 60th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th of 95 |
| Median household income | 4th of 95 |
| Median home value | 9th of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 94th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 95 |
| Median age | 57th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Cheatham County 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' school search.