Cheatham County's estimated 2026 population is 42,940 with a growth rate of 0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cheatham County is the 39th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 39,120 and has seen a growth of 9.76% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 41.7 years
Male: 41.1 years
There are 32,866 adults, (6,682 of whom are seniors) in Cheatham County.
Female: 20,809 (49.7%)
Male: 21,020 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Cheatham County includes 90.24% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,747 | 90.24% |
| Two or more races | 2,337 | 5.59% |
| Black or African American | 891 | 2.13% |
| Other race | 361 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 300 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.2% |
Cheatham County's average per capita income is $52,856. Household income levels show a median of $89,852. The poverty rate stands at 7.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,111 | - |
| Families | $99,810 | $119,590 |
| Households | $89,852 | $107,394 |
| Non Families | $48,042 | $67,716 |
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