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Robertson County, Tennessee

Robertson County, Tennessee. Robertson County had 80,175 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.1% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 11 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 47147.

Robertson 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

80,175

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 72,803 · ACS 2020-2024: 75,539

Median household income

$83,047

±$4,193 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595

Median home value

$335,000

±$9,263 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700

Median gross rent

$1,199

±$65 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189

How many people live in Robertson County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 72,803 residents in Robertson County. The Census Bureau estimates 80,175 for July 1, 2025, up 10.1% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 75,539 over 476 square miles of land.

  • July 2020→2021 +1,089 (74,047)
  • 2021→2022 +1,355 (75,402)
  • 2022→2023 +1,546 (76,948)
  • 2023→2024 +1,882 (78,830)
  • 2024→2025 +1,345 (80,175)
Robertson County in Tennessee. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.
Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
MeasureRobertson CountyTennesseeChange since 2015-2019
Total population75,5397,066,383+5,259
Households28,255±2732,824,277+2,542
Average household size2.65±0.032.45no clear change
Housing units29,824±553,143,670+2,509

Robertson County's population since 2000

From 54,433 in 2000 to 80,175 in 2025: up 47.3%. 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.

  • 2000 Census 54,433
  • 2005 (estimate) 59,720
  • 2010 Census 66,283
  • 2015 (estimate) 68,709
  • 2020 Census 72,803
  • 2025 (estimate) 80,175

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 Robertson County?

Robertson County holds 11 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Springfield with 20,090 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Robertson County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.
Springfieldcity18,78219,255±25$59,465$253,60022.4%100%
Greenbriertown6,8986,971±35$85,174$321,9006.0%100%
White Housecity12,98214,631±35$90,019$344,8007.0%48%
Coopertowntown4,4804,640±28$118,241$421,5009.2%100%
Ridgetopcity2,1551,995±511$85,063$351,1003.5%97%
Cross Plainscity1,7891,922±506$76,319$320,4003.9%100%
Millersvillecity6,2995,836±282$71,789$309,90010.5%21%
Orlindacity9471,214±252$84,250$355,4006.4%100%
Adamscity624888±277$75,000$258,9007.5%100%
Cedar HillGEOID 4711980city301395±179$74,375$182,1009.1%100%
Portlandcity13,15613,449±58$72,647$282,20011.2%0%

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 Robertson County?

The median resident of Robertson County is 38.7 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 14.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.0%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
MeasureRobertson CountyTennesseeChange since 2015-2019
Median age38.7±0.638.9no clear change
Under 18 years24.1%22.2%–
65 years and over14.9%±0.2 pts17.1%–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)10.0%7.4%+3.1 pts
White alone, not Hispanic78.7%±0.5 pts71.0%−4.6 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic7.2%±0.4 pts15.4%no clear change
Asian alone, not Hispanic0.7%±0.1 pts1.9%no clear change
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.1 pts0.1%–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.1 pts0.1%–
Two or more races, not Hispanic2.9%±0.6 pts3.7%–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic0.3%±0.2 pts0.4%–
Born outside the United States5.6%±0.7 pts6.1%+1.7 pts
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)9.0%±0.8 pts8.6%–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)6.9%±0.8 pts7.3%–
With a disability12.9%±1.0 pts14.9%–
No health insurance coverage10.2%±1.1 pts10.0%+1.6 pts
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)90.3%±1.2 pts90.0%–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)22.4%±1.7 pts31.1%+2.8 pts
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)7.3%±0.8 pts11.7%–
Moved from another state in the past year1.5%±0.6 pts3.0%–

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 Robertson County earn?

Half of Robertson County's 28,255 households earn less than $83,047 a year (±$4,193), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $77,912 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureRobertson CountyTennesseeChange since 2015-2019
Median household income$83,047±$4,193$69,595no clear change
Mean household income$101,822±$6,142$96,820–
Per capita income$38,646±$2,371$39,437no clear change
People below the poverty line10.4%±1.4 pts13.8%no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line14.7%±3.5 pts18.8%no clear change
Households receiving SNAP7.4%±1.3 pts10.8%–
Households with a broadband subscription87.4%±1.8 pts89.2%–

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 Robertson County?

Owners occupy 77.6% of Robertson County's occupied homes and renters 22.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $335,000 by its owner (±$9,263). The median renter pays $1,199 a month including utilities, and 40.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureRobertson CountyTennesseeChange since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)$335,000±$9,263$286,700+$95,261
Median gross rent$1,199±$65$1,189+$99
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent40.4%±5.7 pts39.7%no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage$1,656±$46$1,566–
Owner-occupied homes77.6%±2.0 pts66.9%+3.6 pts
Housing units29,824±553,143,670+2,509
Homeowner vacancy rate1.2%±0.7 pts0.9%–
Rental vacancy rate4.5%±2.0 pts6.1%–
Single-family detached homes82.8%±1.6 pts68.3%–
Mobile homes7.4%±1.2 pts8.1%–
Built 2020 or later4.6%±0.8 pts3.0%–
Built 1939 or earlier5.5%±1.0 pts5.6%–

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 Robertson County building?

Builders took permits for 823 new housing units across Robertson County in 2025 (814 single-family), 10.3 per 1,000 residents.

  • 2019 520 units
  • 2020 726 units
  • 2021 937 units
  • 2022 831 units
  • 2023 939 units
  • 2024 983 units
  • 2025 823 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Robertson County get to work?

79.2% of Robertson County's workers drive alone and 12.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureRobertson CountyTennesseeChange since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)66.5%±1.6 pts62.4%–
Unemployment rate3.3%±0.8 pts4.7%−1.6 pts
Drove alone to work79.2%±1.5 pts75.8%–
Carpooled6.8%±1.1 pts8.4%–
Public transportation0.0%±0.1 pts0.4%–
Walked0.5%±0.3 pts1.2%–
Worked from home12.2%±1.3 pts12.9%+7.6 pts
Mean travel time to work30.7 min±1.025.7 minno 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 Robertson County's census tracts?

Robertson County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,091 (Tract 804.01) to $118,056 (Tract 807.02).

Census tracts of Robertson County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column
Tract 801.0147147080101Orlinda (21%)4,2865,041±578$95,000$367,800$1,2132.7%
Tract 801.0347147080103White House (65%)6,8408,278±481$81,129$332,300$1,3558.4%
Tract 801.0447147080104Cross Plains (24%)7,6327,691±692$90,857$367,300$1,1459.1%
Tract 80247147080200Adams (11%)6,1516,692±755$95,206$378,400$1,0678.3%
Tract 803.0147147080301Springfield (72%)3,3293,364±331$60,861$274,200$93631.6%
Tract 803.0247147080302Springfield (97%)3,1603,407±480$55,909$254,400$85420.0%
Tract 804.0147147080401Springfield (84%)5,4455,194±546$52,091$220,700$1,32923.9%
Tract 804.0247147080402Springfield (93%)5,2525,272±503$62,372$220,800$1,18321.9%
Tract 80547147080500Springfield (36%)5,0304,795±599$72,066$319,100$2,0256.7%
Tract 806.0347147080603Ridgetop (18%)4,7705,187±497$103,311$426,000$1,3106.8%
Tract 806.0447147080604Greenbrier (57%)4,0954,031±502$93,542$432,600$1,2734.5%
Tract 806.0547147080605Greenbrier (68%)3,0713,209±374$85,032$313,000$8783.3%
Tract 806.0647147080606Greenbrier (36%)6,1205,859±548$85,238$326,500$1,1816.0%
Tract 807.0147147080701Coopertown (8%)3,4473,621±663$99,904$275,700$1,5393.2%
Tract 807.0247147080702Coopertown (81%)4,1753,898±401$118,056$405,200$1,3826.7%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Robertson County compare with Tennessee's other counties?

Robertson County's rank among Tennessee's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
MeasureRank
Population19th of 95
Growth 2020-202510th of 95
Residents per square mile23rd of 95
Median household income8th of 95
Median home value11th of 95
Median gross rent12th of 95
Poverty rate85th of 95
Bachelor's degree or higher25th of 95
Median age84th of 95

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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 Robertson 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.