Sumner County, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 8th-largest in Tennessee

The population of Sumner County, Tennessee is 200,553 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $86,005, the median home value is $364,000, and the median age is 39.7.

The population of Sumner County has grown 31.3% since 2010 (161,226 → 211,721), a +1.97% annualized rate.

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

200,553

Population

+1.97%

Annual growth

379

People / sq mi

$86,005

Median Income

$364,000

Median Home Value

Sumner County covers 529 sq mi of land at 378.8 people per square mile.

About Sumner County, TN

In Sumner County, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $364,000. With 200,553 residents, Sumner County is a county in Tennessee. It is the #8-largest of all counties in Tennessee nationally.

Median household income is $86,005, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.3%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $364,000, with typical rent around $1,339.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 32.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. A solid 14.4% of workers are based at home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.

High housing values reframe the income picture in Sumner County — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.

Sumner County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Sumner County had a population of 161,226 in 2010 and 211,721 in 2024, a 31.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 211,721 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.97%.

Sumner County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

211,721

Population (2024)

161,226

Population (2010)

211,721

Peak (2024)

1.97%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	161,226	-	-	estimate
2011	163,713	+2,487	+1.54%	estimate
2012	166,026	+2,313	+1.41%	estimate
2013	168,839	+2,813	+1.69%	estimate
2014	172,380	+3,541	+2.10%	estimate
2015	175,467	+3,087	+1.79%	estimate
2016	179,474	+4,007	+2.28%	estimate
2017	184,016	+4,542	+2.53%	estimate
2018	187,854	+3,838	+2.09%	estimate
2019	191,497	+3,643	+1.94%	estimate
2020	197,420	+5,923	+3.09%	estimate
2021	200,536	+3,116	+1.58%	estimate
2022	204,018	+3,482	+1.74%	estimate
2023	208,423	+4,405	+2.16%	estimate
2024	211,721	+3,298	+1.58%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	80.9%
Black or African American	8.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.7

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

16.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

5.4%

25–34

12.7%

35–44

13.5%

45–54

13.4%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

6.3%

65–74

9.9%

75–84

5.0%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$86,005+$18,908 vs state
Mean household income	$108,835
Per-capita income	$42,482
Poverty rate	6.3%-3.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	64.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.5%

Finance & real estate

11.3%

Manufacturing

10.5%

Education & health care

8.4%

Construction

8.1%

Retail trade

6.1%

Information

6.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.1%

The largest employment sector in Sumner County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

0.6%

Carpool

76.1%

Public transit

14.4%

Work from home

29.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$364,000+$107,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,339

Median rent

72.2%

Homeownership rate

81,376

Total housing units

94.3%

Occupied

5.7%

Vacant

27.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.4%

With health insurance

96.4%

With broadband internet

40.1%

Foreign-born

7.4%

Veterans (18+)

12.1%

With a disability

93.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.8%

High School+

32.6%

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)Sullivan County (159,693)Wilson County (153,587)Blount County (137,747)All Tennessee counties →

Part of Tennessee

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Metro areas in Tennessee

Nashville (2,043,713)Memphis (1,341,606)Knoxville (919,553)Chattanooga (569,333)Clarksville (328,626)Kingsport (309,580)Johnson City (208,934)Jackson (180,844)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sumner County, Tennessee has a population of 200,553 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 379 people per square mile.

The population of Sumner County has grown 31.3% since 2010 (161,226 → 211,721), a +1.97% annualized rate.

The median household income in Sumner County, Tennessee is $86,005, with mean (average) household income of $108,835 and per-capita income of $42,482. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Sumner County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.9%), Black or African American (8.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Sumner County, Tennessee is 39.7 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Sumner County is $364,000 and median monthly rent is $1,339. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 81,376 total housing units, 5.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Sumner County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

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