Sumner County, TN

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    2024 Population
    204,424
    US Senator
    Marsha Blackburn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Bill Hagerty
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.8
    0.252% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.82%
    1.47% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $90,301
    5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $393,100
    7.99% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    105,779
    2.61% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Sumner County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.7% of the residents in Sumner County, TN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Sumner County, TN are Volunteer State Community College (1,465 degrees awarded in 2024), Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville (178 degrees), and Welch College (93 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Sumner County, TN was $393,100, and the homeownership rate was 72%.

    Most people in Sumner County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Sumner County, TN was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Sumner County, TN is home to a population of 204k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.01% of Sumner County, TN residents were born outside of the country (8.19k people).

    In 2024, there were 9.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (161k people) in Sumner County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.38k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.7% of Sumner County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sumner County, TN was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sumner County, TN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      161k ± 1.18k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      17.1k ± 627
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      6.38k ± 971
    7.23%
    Hispanic Population
    14.8k people

    In 2024, there were 9.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (161k people) in Sumner County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.38k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.23% of the people in Sumner County, TN are hispanic (14.8k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sumner County, TN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      95,077 ± 7,519 people
    2. Guatemala
      31,959 ± 4,379 people
    3. Honduras
      26,792 ± 4,011 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.01%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    8.19k people
    4.29%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    8.6k people

    As of 2024, 4.01% of Sumner County, TN residents (8.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sumner County, TN was 4.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,522 ± 422
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,103 ± 598
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,049 ± 443

    Sumner County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.5% of the population of Sumner County, TN has health coverage, with 53.6% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Sumner County, TN see 2,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2317 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 867 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,134 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sumner County, TN

    Primary care physicians in Sumner County, TN see an average of 2,134 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,134 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.46%
    Uninsured
    53.6%
    Employer Coverage
    11.7%
    Medicaid
    12.7%
    Medicare
    13.1%
    Non-Group
    1.41%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sumner County, TN declined by 2.41% from 7.64% to 7.46%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sumner County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.98 in Sumner County, TN.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.4% in Sumner County, TN.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 9.57% in Sumner County, TN.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sumner County, TN employs 106k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sumner County, TN were Health Care & Social Assistance (15,801 people), Retail Trade (13,428 people), and Manufacturing (10,287 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($93,958), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,917), and Finance & Insurance ($67,968).

    Employment

    Occupations

    106k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,934
    2.61%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.71%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sumner County, TN grew at a rate of 2.61%, from 103k employees to 106k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sumner County, TN, are Management Occupations (13,424 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,288 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (10,678 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sumner County, TN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    106k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,934
    2.61%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.71%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sumner County, TN grew at a rate of 2.61%, from 103k employees to 106k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sumner County, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,801 people), Retail Trade (13,428 people), and Manufacturing (10,287 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sumner County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Sumner County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $60,625
    Median earning men ± $1,527
    $42,607
    Median earning women ± $1,486

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($80,167), Information ($80,119), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,928).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,500), Construction ($56,183), and Wholesale Trade ($54,802).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.15%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 257
      Construction
    2. 248
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 231
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $513k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $488k
      Manufacturing
    3. $266k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Sumner County, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Tennessee

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    Marsha Blackburn
    Senator from Tennessee1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Bill Hagerty
    Senator from Tennessee2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Sumner County, TN awarded 1,773 degrees. The student population of Sumner County, TN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,832 male students and 4,831 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Sumner County, TN are White (1,345 and 76%), Black or African American (144 and 8.14%), Hispanic or Latino (140 and 7.91%), and Two or More Races (72 and 4.07%).

    The largest universities in Sumner County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Volunteer State Community College (1,465 and 82.6%), Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville (178 and 10%), and Welch College (93 and 5.25%).

    The most popular majors in Sumner County, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (602 and 34%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (120 and 6.77%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (119 and 6.71%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $21,400.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 7,663 students enrolled in Sumner County, TN, 37% men and 63% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,540 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      602 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      87 degrees awarded
    3. Information Technology
      56 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sumner County, TN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 602 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sumner County, TN according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Volunteer State Community College
      1,465 degrees awarded
    2. Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville
      178 degrees awarded
    3. Welch College
      93 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Volunteer State Community College with 1,465 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 666 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sumner County, TN, which is 0.602 times less than the 1,107 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,345 degrees mean that there were 9.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 144 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($316) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sumner County, TN was $393,100 in 2024, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $364,000 to $393,100, a 7.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Sumner County, TN is 72%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sumner County, TN have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sumner County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sumner County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.358%.

    Housing

    Property

    $393,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,143
    $56,545
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,804

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sumner County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    72%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72% of the housing units in Sumner County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $90,301
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,629
    78.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,382

    In 2024, the median household income of the 78.6k households in Sumner County, TN grew to $90,301 from the previous year's value of $86,005.

    The following chart displays the households in Sumner County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Sumner County, TN is from Tennessee.
    0.457
    2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee
    0.459
    2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

    In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.2%)
    3. Carpooled (7.65%)

    In 2024, 74% of workers in Sumner County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.65%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    29 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sumner County, TN have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% of the workforce in Sumner County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Sumner County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sumner County, TN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sumner County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.358%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    8.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sumner County, TN (17.8k out of 202k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sumner County, TN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 11.9% of the children was living in poverty in Sumner County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 249 in Sumner County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 38.5% per 100,000 population.

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