Sumner County, TN

County

Cities in Sumner County

Neighborhoods in Sumner County

Twin Valley / Chaparral

Bluegrass Meadows / Avondale

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

Demographics of Sumner

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.6%

Households with Children

33.2%

School Enrollment K-12

23,323

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 17.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.3%
Working Age (35-54): 26.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.2%
Seniors (65+): 16.6%

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: 7.7%
High School / GED: 28.1%
Some College or Associate's: 30.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.6%

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: 23.7%
Single Parents: 9.5%
Couples & Adults: 37.8%
Living Alone: 29.0%

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: 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 8.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 52.3%
Puerto Rican: 12.3%
Cuban: 3.5%
Dominican: 0.1%
Central American: 10.0%
South American: 8.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 39.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 59.9%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 67.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.1%
Caribbean: 3.2%
Other Black: 28.3%

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: 53.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 41.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.3%

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: 92.9%
Spanish: 4.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.1%

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: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 77.2%

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