Census ACS · #308 μSA
Cookeville Metro Area
The Cookeville, Tn Micropolitan Statistical Area has 143,819 residents. The median household income is $53,328 and the median home value is $212,000.
143,819
Population
95
People / sq mi
$53,328
Median Income
$212,000
Median Home Value
The Cookeville CBSA covers 1,520 sq mi of land at 94.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$53,328
Median Household Income
$29,813
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$212,000
Median Home Value
$867
Median Rent
68.4%
Homeownership
Education
85.9%
High School+
22.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
7.6%
Work From Home
23.6 min
Avg Commute
31.9%
Foreign Born
Cookeville spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cookeville, Tn Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 143,819 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #308 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Cookeville metro area is $53,328, with a per capita income of $29,813.
The Cookeville, Tn CBSA spans the state of Tennessee.
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Data for the Cookeville, Tn CBSA (18260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.