Robertson County, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in Tennessee

The population of Robertson County, Tennessee is 74,291 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $78,439, the median home value is $296,700, and the median age is 39.1.

The population of Robertson County has grown 18.3% since 2010 (66,314 → 78,459), a +1.21% annualized rate.

Robertson County within Tennessee · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

74,291

Population

+1.21%

Annual growth

156

People / sq mi

$78,439

Median Income

$296,700

Median Home Value

Robertson County covers 476 sq mi of land at 156.0 people per square mile.

About Robertson County, TN

Robertson County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 74,291. It ranks #19 among counties in Tennessee by population. The median age is 39.1, in line with the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Robertson County is $78,439, above the US median of $74,580. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $296,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,176. The homeownership rate of 77.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Robertson County reflects 21.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.6 minutes each way.

Robertson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Robertson County had a population of 66,314 in 2010 and 78,459 in 2024, a 18.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 78,459 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.21%.

78,459

Population (2024)

66,314

Population (2010)

78,459

Peak (2024)

1.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	66,314	-	-	estimate
2011	66,775	+461	+0.70%	estimate
2012	66,809	+34	+0.05%	estimate
2013	67,423	+614	+0.92%	estimate
2014	68,063	+640	+0.95%	estimate
2015	68,709	+646	+0.95%	estimate
2016	69,439	+730	+1.06%	estimate
2017	70,342	+903	+1.30%	estimate
2018	71,159	+817	+1.16%	estimate
2019	71,693	+534	+0.75%	estimate
2020	72,962	+1,269	+1.77%	estimate
2021	74,054	+1,092	+1.50%	estimate
2022	75,402	+1,348	+1.82%	estimate
2023	76,820	+1,418	+1.88%	estimate
2024	78,459	+1,639	+2.13%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	81.5%
Black or African American	7.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.1

Median Age

50.3%

Female

49.7%

Male

14.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

7.3%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.4%

25–34

12.9%

35–44

13.8%

45–54

13.0%

55–59

7.3%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

9.4%

75–84

4.4%

85+

1.1%

Children (under 15): 19.8% · Seniors (65+): 14.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$78,439+$11,342 vs state
Mean household income	$95,255
Per-capita income	$36,135
Poverty rate	7.7%-2.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	62.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.1%

Manufacturing

14.2%

Construction

10.2%

Finance & real estate

10.1%

Retail trade

7.2%

Education & health care

7.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

Information

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Robertson County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.4%

Carpool

80.5%

Public transit

10.7%

Work from home

31.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$296,700+$39,900 vs state

Median home value

$1,176

Median rent

77.2%

Homeownership rate

29,263

Total housing units

94.8%

Occupied

5.2%

Vacant

22.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.4%

With health insurance

93.8%

With broadband internet

29.8%

Foreign-born

6.9%

Veterans (18+)

13.2%

With a disability

91.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.9%

High School+

21.1%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson (684,298)Memphis (629,063)Knoxville (193,721)Chattanooga (182,832)Clarksville (171,897)Murfreesboro (157,547)Franklin (85,575)Johnson City (71,455)Jackson (68,098)Hendersonville (62,390)All Tennessee cities →

Other counties in Tennessee

Shelby County (922,195)Davidson County (709,846)Knox County (487,401)Hamilton County (370,913)Rutherford County (351,591)Williamson County (254,609)Montgomery County (227,957)Sumner County (200,553)Sullivan County (159,693)Wilson County (153,587)All Tennessee counties →

Part of Tennessee

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Metro areas in Tennessee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robertson County, Tennessee has a population of 74,291 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 156 people per square mile.

The population of Robertson County has grown 18.3% since 2010 (66,314 → 78,459), a +1.21% annualized rate.

The median household income in Robertson County, Tennessee is $78,439, with mean (average) household income of $95,255 and per-capita income of $36,135. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Robertson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.5%), Black or African American (7.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Robertson County, Tennessee is 39.1 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

The median home value in Robertson County is $296,700 and median monthly rent is $1,176. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 29,263 total housing units, 5.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Robertson County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Robertson County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.