Population 11,957 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Trousdale County
Household size in Trousdale County
| Period | Trousdale County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Trousdale County average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Nashville area, where it has 2.56 people. Household size has dropped from 2.87 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Trousdale County
| Period | Trousdale County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Trousdale County is young: half of its residents are under 35.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 36.1, even as the national median rose. Only two of Tennessee's 95 counties are younger.
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 Trousdale County
| Period | Trousdale County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Trousdale County than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Nashville area. The single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Trousdale County
Renters in Trousdale County
| Period | Trousdale County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Trousdale County own their homes; 25.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (46.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. The renter share is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Trousdale County
| Period | Trousdale County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Trousdale County: 7.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Trousdale County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Tennessee counties.
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 Trousdale County
| Period | Trousdale County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Trousdale County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Trousdale County
| Period | Trousdale County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $598 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $588 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $918 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $848 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$250 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Trousdale County pays $848 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $250 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Trousdale County
Bachelor's degrees in Trousdale County
| Period | Trousdale County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Trousdale County: 13.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
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 Trousdale County
| Period | Trousdale County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.8% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.3% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.9% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.9% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Trousdale County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Trousdale County
| Period | Trousdale County | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Trousdale County has been low: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Trousdale County has the lowest unemployment rate of any Tennessee county. Unemployment is down 6.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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).
Trousdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Wilson County | 2.67 | 41.0 | 9.6% | 23.0% | 7.8% | 1997 | $1,686 | 38.2% | 93.6% | 3.2% |
| Sumner County | 2.63 | 40.5 | 10.0% | 28.0% | 6.0% | 1995 | $1,587 | 34.2% | 92.5% | 3.4% |
| Jackson County | 2.54 | 45.7 | 8.7% | 18.9% | 17.5% | 1989 | $752 | 15.2% | 84.5% | 6.9% |
| Robertson County | 2.68 | 39.3 | 11.6% | 22.4% | 6.3% | 1992 | $1,364 | 22.4% | 90.3% | 3.4% |
| Overton County | 2.54 | 43.7 | 10.8% | 23.1% | 13.0% | 1983 | $810 | 15.3% | 83.5% | 3.3% |
| Cheatham County | 2.55 | 41.5 | 8.5% | 18.5% | 7.5% | 1993 | $1,470 | 27.0% | 90.0% | 4.3% |
| Fentress County | 2.51 | 45.8 | 12.3% | 17.4% | 17.7% | 1988 | $818 | 14.5% | 82.7% | 4.4% |
| Houston County | 2.46 | 43.1 | 13.4% | 19.0% | 14.6% | 1982 | $785 | 13.1% | 89.1% | 4.2% |
| Scott County | 2.53 | 41.3 | 14.3% | 28.4% | 11.3% | 1988 | $755 | 12.9% | 81.2% | 7.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: LaMoure County, ND · Letcher County, KY · Leake County, MS · Lawrence County, AR · Lavaca County, TX · Lanier County, GA · Langlade County, WI · Lander County, NV · Lancaster County, VA · Lewis County, WV
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 Trousdale 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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