Cheatham County's estimated 2026 population is 43,318 with a growth rate of 0.83% 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 10.73% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cheatham County includes 90.44% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (90.44%)
Two or more races (4.4%)
Black or African American (2.34%)
Other race (1.93%)
Asian (0.65%)
Native American (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,534 | 90.44% |
| Two or more races | 1,827 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 973 | 2.34% |
| Other race | 803 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 270 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 83 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cheatham County's average per capita income is $50,305. Household income levels show a median of $82,015. The poverty rate stands at 8.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,581 | - |
| Families | $95,330 | $110,895 |
| Households | $82,015 | $97,824 |
| Non Families | $43,453 | $57,533 |
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