Cheatham County, TN

County

Cities in Cheatham County

Neighborhoods in Cheatham County

Neighborhood

Cheatham, TN

Craggie Hope / Bell Town

Chapmansboro / Sycamore

Gravelotte / Marrowbone

Oaklawn / Harris Farms

Lillamay / Greenbrier

Cheap Hill / Fox Bluff

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Cheatham

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

26.5%

Households with Children

29.6%

School Enrollment K-12

4,349

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.7%
Working Age (35-54): 27.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.6%
Seniors (65+): 16.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.1%
High School / GED: 35.0%
Some College or Associate's: 28.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.9%
Single Parents: 8.7%
Couples & Adults: 43.6%
Living Alone: 26.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 2.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 58.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 32.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.3%
Spanish: 3.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 5.9%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 78.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources