Population 41,829 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cheatham County
Household size in Cheatham County
| Period | Cheatham County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cheatham County has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.67, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cheatham County
| Period | Cheatham County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in Cheatham County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the wider Nashville area, where the median age is 38.0. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cheatham County
| Period | Cheatham County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cheatham County: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend. Cheatham County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Tennessee counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cheatham County
Renters in Cheatham County
| Period | Cheatham County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.5% of households in Cheatham County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national share rose. Only nine of Tennessee's 95 counties have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cheatham County
| Period | Cheatham County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Cheatham County: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only seven of Tennessee's 95 counties have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cheatham County
| Period | Cheatham County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Cheatham County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only eight of Tennessee's 95 counties have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cheatham County
| Period | Cheatham County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $797 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $972 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $969 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,470 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$673 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cheatham County costs $1,470 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $673 a month from 2006–10, an 84% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cheatham County
Bachelor's degrees in Cheatham County
| Period | Cheatham County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Cheatham County than nationally: 27.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other Tennessee counties, though, Cheatham County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cheatham County
| Period | Cheatham County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.0% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cheatham County is close to the national rate: 90.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Nashville area (91.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cheatham County
| Period | Cheatham County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cheatham County runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cheatham County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheatham County | 2.55 | 41.5 | 8.5% | 18.5% | 7.5% | 1993 | $1,470 | 27.0% | 90.0% | 4.3% |
| Dickson County | 2.57 | 40.6 | 10.4% | 19.7% | 8.8% | 1987 | $1,040 | 21.7% | 89.7% | 3.4% |
| Davidson County | 2.23 | 36.3 | 12.1% | 47.2% | 10.0% | 1985 | $1,674 | 47.3% | 89.7% | 4.5% |
| Sumner County | 2.63 | 40.5 | 10.0% | 28.0% | 6.0% | 1995 | $1,587 | 34.2% | 92.5% | 3.4% |
| Houston County | 2.46 | 43.1 | 13.4% | 19.0% | 14.6% | 1982 | $785 | 13.1% | 89.1% | 4.2% |
| Wilson County | 2.67 | 41.0 | 9.6% | 23.0% | 7.8% | 1997 | $1,686 | 38.2% | 93.6% | 3.2% |
| Trousdale County | 2.65 | 35.6 | 10.4% | 25.5% | 7.8% | 1989 | $848 | 13.6% | 85.9% | 0.9% |
| Smith County | 2.57 | 40.8 | 9.9% | 23.1% | 9.9% | 1986 | $896 | 18.1% | 87.8% | 2.7% |
| Henry County | 2.46 | 46.5 | 10.2% | 26.5% | 18.6% | 1981 | $756 | 19.5% | 89.1% | 4.6% |
| Jackson County | 2.54 | 45.7 | 8.7% | 18.9% | 17.5% | 1989 | $752 | 15.2% | 84.5% | 6.9% |
| Putnam County | 2.37 | 38.6 | 9.9% | 38.8% | 9.5% | 1991 | $964 | 30.0% | 88.7% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cheatham County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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