Sumner County, TN

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2021 Population

193,036

2.85% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.7

0.253% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.82%

1.1% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$73,517

5.21% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$276,600

8.05% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

97,761

3.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sumner County, TN had a population of 193k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $73,517. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sumner County, TN grew from 187,680 to 193,036, a 2.85% increase and its median household income grew from $69,878 to $73,517, a 5.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sumner County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.96%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%), White (Hispanic) (2.05%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.89%).

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.

97.6% of the residents in Sumner County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sumner County, TN are Volunteer State Community College (1,652 degrees awarded in 2021), Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville (136 degrees), and Welch College (82 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Sumner County, TN was $276,600, and the homeownership rate was 73.4%.

Most people in Sumner County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Sumner County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Sumner County, TN borders Allen County, KY, Simpson County, KY, Davidson County, TN, Macon County, TN, Robertson County, TN, Trousdale County, TN, and Wilson County, TN.

United States Tennessee Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Population & Diversity

Sumner County, TN is home to a population of 193k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.5% of Sumner County, TN residents were born outside of the country (8.68k people).

In 2021, there were 10.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (158k people) in Sumner County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.6% of Sumner County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sumner County, TN was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sumner County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sumner County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
158k ± 1.01k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.4k ± 507
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.43k ± 1.16k

5.42%

Hispanic Population

10.5k people

5.42% of the people in Sumner County, TN are hispanic (10.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sumner County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

4.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.68k people

4.31%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.1k people

As of 2021, 4.5% of Sumner County, TN residents (8.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sumner County, TN was 4.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sumner County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,281 ± 359
Gulf War (2001-)
2,807 ± 604
Gulf War (1990s)
2,055 ± 356

Sumner County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sumner County, TN employs 97.8k people. The largest industries in Sumner County, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,749 people), Retail Trade (11,927 people), and Manufacturing (10,918 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($71,875), Utilities ($68,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,266).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

97.8k

2021 Value

± 2,613

3.16%

1 Year growth

± 3.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sumner County, TN grew at a rate of 3.16%, from 94.8k employees to 97.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sumner County, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,555 people), Management Occupations (11,816 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (10,915 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sumner County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

97.8k

2021 Value

± 2,613

3.16%

1 Year growth

± 3.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sumner County, TN grew at a rate of 3.16%, from 94.8k employees to 97.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sumner County, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,749 people), Retail Trade (11,927 people), and Manufacturing (10,918 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,936

Median earning men ± $1,687

$34,294

Median earning women ± $1,128

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,924), Wholesale Trade ($65,825), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,246).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,240), Information ($47,500), and Public Administration ($46,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

1,358
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,023
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
717
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.8M
Manufacturing
$981k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$399k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sumner County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 68.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%), followed by Other (1.62%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.62%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sumner County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 68.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%), followed by Other (1.62%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sumner County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sumner County, TN awarded 1,900 degrees. The student population of Sumner County, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,895 male students and 5,157 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sumner County, TN are White (1,525 and 80.4%), followed by Black or African American (136 and 7.17%), Hispanic or Latino (106 and 5.59%), and Two or More Races (52 and 2.74%).

The largest universities in Sumner County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Volunteer State Community College (1,652 and 86.9%), Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville (136 and 7.16%), and Welch College (82 and 4.32%).

The most popular majors in Sumner County, TN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (819 and 43.1%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (181 and 9.53%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (94 and 4.95%).

The median tuition cost in Sumner County, TN for private four year colleges is $20,170.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 8,052 students enrolled in Sumner County, TN, 36% men and 64% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,956 records, of which 64.1% were women and 35.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Information Technology
76 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
819 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
80 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sumner County, TN was Information Technology with 76 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Volunteer State Community College
1,652 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville
136 degrees awarded
Welch College
82 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Volunteer State Community College with 1,652 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 704 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sumner County, TN, which is 0.589 times less than the 1,196 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,525 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 136 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,170) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($280) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sumner County, TN was $276,600 in 2021, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $256,000 to $276,600, a 8.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Sumner County, TN is 73.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sumner County, TN have an average commute time of 29.5 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.

Median household income in Sumner County, TN is $73,517. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sumner County, TN was Census Tract 210.07 with a value of $128,622, followed by Census Tract 205.02 and Census Tract 212.01, with respective values of $121,250 and $118,782.

In 2022, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sumner County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.778%.

Housing

Property

$276,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,310

$53,280

Median Property Taxes

±$1,739

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 $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sumner County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.4%

Homeownership

2021

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.4% of the housing units in Sumner County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sumner County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 210.07
Census Tract 205.02
Census Tract 212.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sumner County, TN was Census Tract 210.07 with a value of $128,622, followed by Census Tract 205.02 and Census Tract 212.01, with respective values of $121,250 and $118,782.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sumner County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,517

Median Household Income

± $2,079

72.6k

Number of Households

± 2,134

In 2021, the median household income of the 72.6k households in Sumner County, TN grew to $73,517 from the previous year's value of $69,878.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sumner County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Worked At Home (9.81%)
Carpooled (8.64%)

In 2021, 79.4% of workers in Sumner County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.81%) and those who carpooled to work (8.64%).

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.

Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sumner County, TN have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Sumner County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sumner County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sumner County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.778%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sumner County, TN (18.8k out of 191k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.4% of the children was living in poverty in Sumner County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92% of the population of Sumner County, TN has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sumner County, TN see 2149 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.47% increase from the previous year (2057 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2385 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1051 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,149 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sumner County, TN

Primary care physicians in Sumner County, TN see an average of 2,149 patients per year. This represents a 4.47% increase from the previous year (2,057 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sumner County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.96%

Uninsured

52.1%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sumner County, TN grew by 2.44% from 7.77% to 7.96%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 40 in Sumner County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sumner County, TN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 33.6% in Sumner County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sumner County, TN.

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