Trousdale County, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 86th-largest in Tennessee
The population of Trousdale County, Tennessee is 11,805 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 86th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $63,190, the median home value is $284,100, and the median age is 34.6.
The population of Trousdale County has grown 54.5% since 2010 (7,868 → 12,159), a +3.16% annualized rate.
11,805
Population
+3.16%
Annual growth
103
People / sq mi
$63,190
Median Income
$284,100
Median Home Value
Trousdale County covers 114 sq mi of land at 103.2 people per square mile.
About Trousdale County, TN
Trousdale County is defined demographically by education — 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 11,805 residents, Trousdale County is a county in Tennessee.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $63,190 — below the US median of $78,538. About 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $284,100, with typical rent around $805.
Trousdale County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 10.1% — below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 4.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 38 minutes each way.
Trousdale County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Trousdale County had a population of 7,868 in 2010 and 12,159 in 2024, a 54.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,301 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 3.32%.
12,159
Population (2024)
7,868
Population (2010)
12,301
Peak (2023)
3.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,868 |
| 2011 | 7,812 |
| 2012 | 7,795 |
| 2013 | 7,814 |
| 2014 | 8,001 |
| 2015 | 8,053 |
| 2016 | 9,955 |
| 2017 | 10,833 |
| 2018 | 11,030 |
| 2019 | 11,277 |
| 2020 | 11,634 |
| 2021 | 11,607 |
| 2022 | 12,085 |
| 2023 | 12,301 |
| 2024 | 12,159 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
34.6
Median Age
37.8%
Female
62.2%
Male
12.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.0% · Seniors (65+): 12.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $63,190$-3,907 vs state |
| Mean household income | $75,095 |
| Per-capita income | $26,692 |
| Poverty rate | 9.8%-0.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Trousdale County is retail trade, accounting for 16.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.0%
Carpool
83.0%
Public transit
4.7%
Work from home
37.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$284,100+$27,300 vs state
Median home value
$805
Median rent
74.5%
Homeownership rate
3,866
Total housing units
94.6%
Occupied
5.4%
Vacant
25.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.8%
With health insurance
87.7%
With broadband internet
28.9%
Foreign-born
6.4%
Veterans (18+)
11.7%
With a disability
94.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.0%
High School+
10.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trousdale County, Tennessee has a population of 11,805 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 86th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 103 people per square mile.
The population of Trousdale County has grown 54.5% since 2010 (7,868 → 12,159), a +3.16% annualized rate.
The median household income in Trousdale County, Tennessee is $63,190, with mean (average) household income of $75,095 and per-capita income of $26,692. 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Trousdale County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.5%), Black or African American (11.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Trousdale County, Tennessee is 34.6 years. Residents are 37.8% female and 62.2% male.
The median home value in Trousdale County is $284,100 and median monthly rent is $805. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,866 total housing units, 5.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Trousdale County, Tennessee is retail trade, employing 16.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.
Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Trousdale County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.