Sumner County, TN

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Sumner County Overview

196,845
TOTAL POPULATION
96,687
MALE POPULATION
100,158
FEMALE POPULATION
96.53
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.59
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,419
PER CAPITA INCOME
$98,625
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$81,883
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,067
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
103,563
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sumner County Area Codes

Race in Sumner County

The most populous races in Sumner County are White / Caucasian (162,426 | 82.5%), Black / African American (16,573 | 8.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (11,143 | 5.7%).
Race in Sumner County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,0681.6%
Black / African American16,5738.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific1590.1%
Hispanic or Latino11,1435.7%
Native / Alaskan2870.2%
White / Caucasian162,42682.5%
Two or more Races9,4484.8%
Some other Race4,8842.5%
Total196,845100.0%

Ancestry in Sumner County

The most populous ancestries reported in Sumner County are American (29,578 | 15.0%), English (27,075 | 13.8%), German (20,134 | 10.2%), Irish (18,715 | 9.5%), and European (6,101 | 3.1%), together accounting for 51.6% of all Sumner County residents.
Ancestry in Sumner County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African7480.4%
Albanian550.0%
American29,57815.0%
Arab7790.4%
Argentinean450.0%
Australian250.0%
Austrian1850.1%
Bahamian480.0%
Basque220.0%
Belgian570.0%
Belizean680.0%
Bhutanese5670.3%
Blackfeet730.0%
Brazilian130.0%
British1,0190.5%
British West Indian200.0%
Burmese5500.3%
Canadian1910.1%
Celtic900.1%
Central American1,6070.8%
Central American Indian110.0%
Cherokee7470.4%
Chilean390.0%
Chinese230.0%
Chippewa70.0%
Choctaw770.0%
Colombian640.0%
Costa Rican1100.1%
Creek640.0%
Croatian1280.1%
Cuban3540.2%
Czech2780.1%
Czechoslovakian300.0%
Danish4270.2%
Dominican330.0%
Dutch1,7580.9%
Dutch West Indian30.0%
Eastern European2510.1%
Ecuadorian2800.1%
Egyptian90.0%
English27,07513.8%
European6,1013.1%
Finnish1520.1%
French3,9102.0%
French Canadian4570.2%
German20,13410.2%
Ghanaian2310.1%
Greek5130.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro420.0%
Guatemalan4650.2%
Honduran1230.1%
Hungarian3480.2%
Icelander20.0%
Indian (Asian)5360.3%
Indonesian160.0%
Iranian3590.2%
Irish18,7159.5%
Iroquois360.0%
Israeli490.0%
Italian4,0422.1%
Jamaican2890.2%
Japanese1350.1%
Korean7500.4%
Laotian390.0%
Latvian490.0%
Lebanese3850.2%
Lithuanian800.0%
Lumbee50.0%
Luxembourger290.0%
Macedonian760.0%
Malaysian1920.1%
Maltese100.0%
Mexican5,7812.9%
Moroccan790.0%
Native Hawaiian2350.1%
Navajo590.0%
New Zealander110.0%
Nicaraguan250.0%
Nigerian960.1%
Northern European2920.2%
Norwegian1,1050.6%
Ottawa10.0%
Paiute20.0%
Pakistani1950.1%
Palestinian280.0%
Panamanian350.0%
Pennsylvania German500.0%
Peruvian2660.1%
Polish2,3891.2%
Portuguese1490.1%
Potawatomi260.0%
Puerto Rican1,3630.7%
Romanian7440.4%
Russian3720.2%
Salvadoran8490.4%
Samoan380.0%
Scandinavian5290.3%
Scotch-Irish3,9022.0%
Scottish3,9842.0%
Seminole10.0%
Senegalese180.0%
Serbian390.0%
Shoshone80.0%
Sioux30.0%
Slovak750.0%
Slovene30.0%
South African50.0%
South American1,0230.5%
South American Indian110.0%
Spaniard1860.1%
Spanish1230.1%
Sri Lankan1850.1%
Subsaharan African1,1340.6%
Swedish1,1790.6%
Swiss3200.2%
Syrian110.0%
Thai1,0730.5%
Turkish850.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander290.0%
Ukrainian2730.1%
Venezuelan3290.2%
Welsh1,0480.5%
West Indian930.1%
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Immigrants in Sumner County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sumner County came from Latin America (4,026 | 2.1%), Central America (3,096 | 1.6%), Asia (2,172 | 1.1%), Mexico (1,895 | 1.0%), and Europe (1,031 | 0.5%), together accounting for 6.2% of all Sumner County residents.
Immigrants in Sumner County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4790.2%
Argentina530.0%
Asia2,1721.1%
Australia530.0%
Bangladesh200.0%
Barbados100.0%
Belgium90.0%
Belize340.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina220.0%
Brazil230.0%
Cambodia300.0%
Canada2640.1%
Caribbean3680.2%
Central America3,0961.6%
Chile140.0%
China1910.1%
Colombia440.0%
Costa Rica600.0%
Cuba1370.1%
Denmark420.0%
Eastern Africa500.0%
Eastern Asia7990.4%
Eastern Europe4960.3%
Ecuador960.1%
El Salvador6400.3%
England1460.1%
Europe1,0310.5%
Germany2460.1%
Ghana930.1%
Greece150.0%
Guatemala3100.2%
Honduras1270.1%
India5090.3%
Iran400.0%
Iraq150.0%
Italy40.0%
Jamaica1280.1%
Japan4260.2%
Jordan600.0%
Kazakhstan40.0%
Korea1820.1%
Kuwait460.0%
Laos210.0%
Latin America4,0262.1%
Lebanon50.0%
Mexico1,8951.0%
Middle Africa220.0%
Netherlands40.0%
Nicaragua250.0%
Nigeria1070.1%
Northern Africa1890.1%
Northern Europe2430.1%
Oceania530.0%
Panama50.0%
Peru1400.1%
Philippines2370.1%
Poland360.0%
Romania2990.2%
Russia480.0%
Scotland70.0%
Senegal180.0%
South America5620.3%
South Central Asia6260.3%
South Eastern Asia5780.3%
Southern Europe330.0%
Spain140.0%
Sri Lanka530.0%
Sudan1280.1%
Syria40.0%
Thailand1390.1%
Trinidad and Tobago930.1%
Turkey280.0%
Ukraine360.0%
Venezuela1920.1%
Vietnam1510.1%
Western Africa2180.1%
Western Asia1580.1%
Western Europe2590.1%
Zaire220.0%
Zimbabwe300.0%
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Sex and Age in Sumner County

Sex and Age in Sumner County

The most populous age groups in Sumner County are 55 to 59 Years (6,897 | 7.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (6,971 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sumner County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,777 (6.0%)5,648 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years6,523 (6.8%)6,811 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years6,806 (7.0%)5,864 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years6,507 (6.7%)6,010 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years5,696 (5.9%)5,410 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years6,049 (6.3%)6,002 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years6,013 (6.2%)6,576 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years6,366 (6.6%)6,806 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years6,681 (6.9%)6,605 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years6,596 (6.8%)6,733 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years6,620 (6.9%)6,541 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years6,897 (7.1%)6,971 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years5,890 (6.1%)6,376 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years5,320 (5.5%)6,226 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years3,755 (3.9%)4,010 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years2,812 (2.9%)3,682 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years1,542 (1.6%)1,666 (1.7%)
85 Years and over837 (0.9%)2,221 (2.2%)
Total96,687 (100.0%)100,158 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sumner County

Median Family Size in Sumner County

The median family size in Sumner County is 3.07 persons per family, with married-couple families (41,465 | 77.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,706 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.53 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sumner County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple41,465 (77.8%)3.14
Single Male/Father3,706 (7.0%)2.53
Single Female/Mother8,104 (15.2%)2.96
Total Families53,275 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Sumner County

The median household size in Sumner County is 2.61 persons per household, with single female/mother households (8,104 | 10.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.23 persons per household. non-family households (21,464 | 28.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sumner County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple41,465 (55.5%)3.18
Single Male/Father3,706 (5.0%)3.01
Single Female/Mother8,104 (10.8%)3.23
Non-family21,464 (28.7%)1.22
Total Households74,739 (100.0%)2.61

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sumner County

Out of a total of 74,739 households in Sumner County, 53,275 (71.3%) are family households, while 21,464 (28.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 22,666, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 17,633.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sumner County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-17,633 (23.6%)
2-Person Households22,666 (30.3%)3,309 (4.4%)
3-Person Households13,040 (17.4%)480 (0.6%)
4-Person Households11,433 (15.3%)22 (0.0%)
5-Person Households4,039 (5.4%)9 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,248 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households849 (1.1%)11 (0.0%)
Total53,275 (71.3%)21,464 (28.7%)

Female Fertility in Sumner County

Fertility by Age in Sumner County

Average fertility rate in Sumner County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 105.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sumner County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years31 (1.4%)5.0
20 to 34 years1,891 (83.8%)105.0
35 to 50 years336 (14.9%)16.0
Total2,258 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sumner County

65.3% of women with births (2,258) in Sumner County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 12.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sumner County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,180 (62.4%)711 (37.6%)
35 to 50 years294 (87.5%)42 (12.5%)
Total1,474 (65.3%)784 (34.7%)

Fertility by Education in Sumner County

Average fertility rate in Sumner County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 35.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sumner County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School112 (5.0%)18.0
High School Diploma526 (23.3%)61.0
College or Associate's Degree807 (35.7%)53.0
Bachelor's Degree492 (21.8%)46.0
Graduate Degree321 (14.2%)69.0
Total2,258 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sumner County

34.7% of women with births in Sumner County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 98.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 80.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sumner County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School22 (19.6%)90 (80.4%)
High School Diploma234 (44.5%)292 (55.5%)
College or Associate's Degree535 (66.3%)272 (33.7%)
Bachelor's Degree486 (98.8%)6 (1.2%)
Graduate Degree197 (61.4%)124 (38.6%)
Total1,474 (65.3%)784 (34.7%)

Income in Sumner County

Income Overview in Sumner County

Per Capita Income in Sumner County is $40,419, while median incomes of families and households are $98,625 and $81,883 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income196,845$40,419
Median Family Income53,275$98,625
Mean Family Income53,275$119,493
Median Household Income74,739$81,883
Mean Household Income74,739$104,078
Income Deficit53,275$11,067
Wage / Income Gap (%)196,84531.16%
Wage / Income Gap ($)196,84568.84¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index196,8450.43

Earnings by Sex in Sumner County

Average Earnings in Sumner County are $42,433, $51,698 for men and $35,588 for women, a difference of 31.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Sumner County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male56,181 (51.7%)$51,698
Female52,447 (48.3%)$35,588
Total108,628 (100.0%)$42,433

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sumner County

The most common earnings brackets in Sumner County are $100,000+ for men (10,987 | 19.6%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (4,156 | 7.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sumner County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,795 (3.2%)3,485 (6.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,336 (2.4%)1,907 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,730 (3.1%)1,552 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999708 (1.3%)1,335 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,270 (2.3%)1,403 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999881 (1.6%)1,768 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499948 (1.7%)1,596 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999733 (1.3%)1,783 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,180 (2.1%)1,911 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,562 (2.8%)1,468 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,497 (4.4%)3,491 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,438 (6.1%)4,096 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,033 (5.4%)3,621 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,322 (5.9%)2,941 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,681 (4.8%)3,089 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,581 (4.6%)2,408 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,242 (7.5%)3,963 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,177 (7.4%)2,978 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,080 (12.6%)4,156 (7.9%)
$100,000+10,987 (19.6%)3,496 (6.7%)
Total56,181 (100.0%)52,447 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sumner County

Average earnings in Sumner County are $59,036 for men and $40,019 for women, a difference of 32.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $104,708, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,119. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,286, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,255.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sumner County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,119$24,255
High School Diploma$47,248$33,151
College or Associate's Degree$57,642$35,032
Bachelor's Degree$80,847$51,932
Graduate Degree$104,708$60,286
Total$59,036$40,019

Family Income in Sumner County

Family Income Brackets in Sumner County

According to the Sumner County family income data, there are 13,692 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 799 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sumner County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,3322.5%
$10,000 to $14,9997991.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991,7053.2%
$25,000 to $34,9992,3974.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994,7418.9%
$50,000 to $74,9997,93814.9%
$75,000 to $99,9998,15115.3%
$100,000 to $149,99913,69225.7%
$150,000 to $199,9996,50012.2%
$200,000+5,96711.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sumner County

7+ person families (638 | 1.2%) account for the highest median family income in Sumner County with $133,316 per family, while 2-person families (24,681 | 46.3%) have the highest median income of $41,686 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sumner County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families24,681 (46.3%)$83,373
3-Person Families12,286 (23.1%)$103,779
4-Person Families11,203 (21.0%)$117,522
5-Person Families3,371 (6.3%)$109,229
6-Person Families1,096 (2.1%)$126,774
7+ Person Families638 (1.2%)$133,316
Total53,275 (100.0%)$98,625

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sumner County

The median family income in Sumner County is $98,625, with families comprising 3+ earners (6,111) having the highest median family income of $141,229, while families with no earners (6,958) have the lowest median family income of $53,254, accounting for 11.5% and 13.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sumner County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,958 (13.1%)$53,254
1 Earner16,323 (30.6%)$69,799
2 Earners23,883 (44.8%)$113,428
3+ Earners6,111 (11.5%)$141,229
Total53,275 (100.0%)$98,625

Household Income in Sumner County

Household Income Brackets in Sumner County

With 15,620 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Sumner County, accounting for 20.9% of all households. In contrast, only 1,868 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sumner County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,6163.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8682.5%
$15,000 to $24,9994,7836.4%
$25,000 to $34,9995,0826.8%
$35,000 to $49,9997,47410.0%
$50,000 to $74,99912,48116.7%
$75,000 to $99,99910,91214.6%
$100,000 to $149,99915,62020.9%
$150,000 to $199,9997,3999.9%
$200,000+6,5778.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sumner County

The median household income in Sumner County is $81,883, with the highest median household income of $98,774 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 28,922 households (38.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,370, with 2,698 households (3.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sumner County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,698 (3.6%)$49,370
25 to 44 Years24,126 (32.3%)$88,418
45 to 64 Years28,922 (38.7%)$98,774
65+ Years18,993 (25.4%)$56,880
Total74,739 (100.0%)$81,883

Poverty in Sumner County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sumner County

With 8.5% poverty level for males and 10.3% for females among the residents of Sumner County, under 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,035 males (18.0%) and 1,435 females (19.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sumner County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,035 (18.0%)792 (14.1%)
5 Years163 (12.8%)178 (15.1%)
6 to 11 Years977 (12.4%)1,274 (16.3%)
12 to 14 Years290 (7.4%)267 (7.9%)
15 Years151 (9.5%)123 (8.9%)
16 and 17 Years289 (10.8%)356 (13.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,192 (15.2%)1,435 (19.3%)
25 to 34 Years628 (5.3%)1,338 (10.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,096 (8.5%)1,270 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years618 (4.7%)542 (4.1%)
55 to 64 Years695 (5.5%)906 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years688 (7.7%)1,031 (10.1%)
75 Years and over260 (5.1%)721 (9.9%)
Total8,082 (8.5%)10,233 (10.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sumner County

According to the poverty statistics in Sumner County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.3% of males and 95.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sumner County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,712 (82.0%)4,808 (85.9%)
5 Years1,112 (87.2%)997 (84.9%)
6 to 11 Years6,868 (87.5%)6,548 (83.7%)
12 to 14 Years3,619 (92.6%)3,128 (92.1%)
15 Years1,442 (90.5%)1,261 (91.1%)
16 and 17 Years2,390 (89.2%)2,220 (86.2%)
18 to 24 Years6,623 (84.8%)6,001 (80.7%)
25 to 34 Years11,171 (94.7%)11,155 (89.3%)
35 to 44 Years11,866 (91.5%)12,113 (90.5%)
45 to 54 Years12,525 (95.3%)12,679 (95.9%)
55 to 64 Years12,028 (94.5%)12,386 (93.2%)
65 to 74 Years8,293 (92.3%)9,132 (89.9%)
75 Years and over4,828 (94.9%)6,544 (90.1%)
Total87,477 (91.5%)88,972 (89.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sumner County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sumner County show that 3.1% or 1,280 of the total 41,465 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.7%, comprising of 271 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.5%, which includes 4 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sumner County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children22,988 (97.8%)508 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children14,420 (96.7%)497 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children2,518 (90.3%)271 (9.7%)
5 or more Children259 (98.5%)4 (1.5%)
Total40,185 (96.9%)1,280 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sumner County

According to the poverty data in Sumner County, 11.4% or 424 single-father households and 24.0% or 1,948 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 224 households (16.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sumner County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children224 (16.2%)296 (9.9%)
1 or 2 Children156 (7.8%)890 (22.0%)
3 or 4 Children44 (15.2%)711 (69.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Total424 (11.4%)1,948 (24.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sumner County

The poverty data for Sumner County shows that 1,280 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 2,372 of the single-parent households (20.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 271 households (9.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 household (65.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sumner County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children508 (2.2%)520 (11.9%)
1 or 2 Children497 (3.3%)1,046 (17.3%)
3 or 4 Children271 (9.7%)755 (57.6%)
5 or more Children4 (1.5%)51 (65.4%)
Total1,280 (3.1%)2,372 (20.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Sumner County

Employment by Class of Employer in Sumner County

Among the 98,077 employed individuals in Sumner County, private company employees (68,830 | 70.2%), local government employees (7,929 | 8.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (6,653 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sumner County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees68,83070.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,7642.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,6536.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations6,5716.7%
Local Government Employees7,9298.1%
State Government Employees3,2743.3%
Federal Government Employees1,9161.9%
Unpaid Family Workers1400.1%
Total98,077100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sumner County

According to the labor force statistics for Sumner County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (156,439), 66.2% or 103,563 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 3,625 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 85.8% or 22,728 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.3% or 299 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sumner County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,741 (49.7%)299 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years8,774 (79.0%)474 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years10,111 (83.9%)233 (2.3%)
30 to 34 Years10,474 (83.2%)471 (4.5%)
35 to 44 Years22,066 (83.4%)552 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years22,728 (85.8%)432 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years10,609 (76.5%)583 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years7,470 (60.9%)299 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years5,446 (28.2%)240 (4.4%)
75 Years and over1,110 (8.7%)27 (2.4%)
Total103,563 (66.2%)3,625 (3.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sumner County

According to labor force statistics for Sumner County, 80.5% of individuals (83,496) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (103,722) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 2,588 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.2% or 29,838 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.6% or 653 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sumner County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,180 (64.4%)1,013 (12.6%)
High School Diploma21,905 (77.0%)853 (3.0%)
College / Associate Degree26,542 (80.4%)1,056 (3.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher29,838 (87.2%)479 (1.4%)
Total83,496 (80.5%)3,215 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sumner County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sumner County are Management (12,047 | 12.1%), Community & Social Service (10,450 | 10.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (6,872 | 6.9%), Education Instruction & Library (6,200 | 6.2%), and Business & Financial (5,346 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sumner County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sumner County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (92.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (64.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (81.0%), Health Technologists (71.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sumner County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,187 (59.7%)4,860 (40.3%)
Business & Financial2,435 (45.6%)2,911 (54.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,474 (73.5%)1,253 (26.5%)
Computers & Mathematics1,682 (64.9%)910 (35.1%)
Architecture & Engineering1,625 (92.6%)129 (7.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science167 (43.8%)214 (56.2%)
Community & Social Service 3,299 (31.6%)7,151 (68.4%)
Education, Arts & Media707 (41.0%)1,018 (59.0%)
Legal Services & Support314 (40.8%)455 (59.2%)
Education Instruction & Library1,180 (19.0%)5,020 (81.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,098 (62.5%)658 (37.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,978 (28.8%)4,894 (71.2%)
Health Technologists1,254 (28.1%)3,215 (71.9%)
Total (Category)18,373 (46.6%)21,069 (53.4%)
Total (Overall)51,890 (52.0%)47,854 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sumner County are Food Preparation & Serving (4,682 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,692 | 2.7%), Healthcare Support (2,537 | 2.5%), Personal Care & Service (2,214 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (2,163 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Sumner County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sumner County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.5%), Security & Protection (83.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (80.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (83.0%), Healthcare Support (79.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sumner County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support516 (20.3%)2,021 (79.7%)
Security & Protection1,804 (83.4%)359 (16.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention733 (80.5%)178 (19.5%)
Law Enforcement1,071 (85.5%)181 (14.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,970 (42.1%)2,712 (57.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,935 (71.9%)757 (28.1%)
Personal Care & Service376 (17.0%)1,838 (83.0%)
Total (Category)6,601 (46.2%)7,687 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)51,890 (52.0%)47,854 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sumner County are Office & Administration (12,398 | 12.4%), and Sales & Related (10,868 | 10.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sumner County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sumner County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related5,743 (52.8%)5,125 (47.2%)
Office & Administration2,779 (22.4%)9,619 (77.6%)
Total (Category)8,522 (36.6%)14,744 (63.4%)
Total (Overall)51,890 (52.0%)47,854 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sumner County are Construction & Extraction (4,432 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,631 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (196 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sumner County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sumner County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry88 (44.9%)108 (55.1%)
Construction & Extraction4,268 (96.3%)164 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,539 (97.5%)92 (2.5%)
Total (Category)7,895 (95.6%)364 (4.4%)
Total (Overall)51,890 (52.0%)47,854 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sumner County are Production (6,084 | 6.1%), Material Moving (4,374 | 4.4%), and Transportation (4,031 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sumner County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sumner County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,348 (71.5%)1,736 (28.5%)
Transportation3,242 (80.4%)789 (19.6%)
Material Moving2,909 (66.5%)1,465 (33.5%)
Total (Category)10,499 (72.5%)3,990 (27.5%)
Total (Overall)51,890 (52.0%)47,854 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sumner County

Employment Industries in Sumner County

The major employment industries in Sumner County include Health Care & Social Assistance (14,561 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (13,054 | 13.1%), Manufacturing (9,978 | 10.0%), Educational Services (7,541 | 7.6%), and Construction (7,378 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Sumner County

Employment Industries by Sex in Sumner County

The Sumner County industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.6%), Utilities (85.0%), and Wholesale Trade (74.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.5%), Educational Services (76.7%), and Finance & Insurance (60.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sumner County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting361 (73.8%)128 (26.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction16 (69.6%)7 (30.4%)
Construction6,538 (88.6%)840 (11.4%)
Manufacturing7,325 (73.4%)2,653 (26.6%)
Wholesale Trade2,369 (74.7%)801 (25.3%)
Retail Trade6,489 (49.7%)6,565 (50.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,833 (70.2%)1,627 (29.8%)
Utilities866 (85.0%)153 (15.0%)
Information986 (59.4%)674 (40.6%)
Finance & Insurance1,829 (39.6%)2,792 (60.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing999 (59.3%)686 (40.7%)
Professional & Scientific3,325 (57.6%)2,453 (42.4%)
Enterprise Management104 (45.8%)123 (54.2%)
Administrative & Support2,882 (60.6%)1,876 (39.4%)
Educational Services1,760 (23.3%)5,781 (76.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,278 (22.5%)11,283 (77.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,058 (61.8%)655 (38.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services2,911 (43.1%)3,842 (56.9%)
Public Administration2,594 (53.3%)2,273 (46.7%)
Total51,890 (52.0%)47,854 (48.0%)

Education in Sumner County

School Enrollment in Sumner County

The most common levels of schooling among the 45,040 students in Sumner County are high school (10,672 | 23.7%), elementary school (10,430 | 23.2%), and middle school (9,858 | 21.9%).
School Enrollment in Sumner County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,6916.0%
Kindergarten2,1994.9%
Elementary School10,43023.2%
Middle School9,85821.9%
High School10,67223.7%
College / Undergraduate6,94515.4%
Graduate / Professional2,2455.0%
Total45,040100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sumner County

Out of a total of 45,040 students who are enrolled in schools in Sumner County, 8,197 (18.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 36,843 (81.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 912 (49.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 10,563 (87.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sumner County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds923 (50.3%)912 (49.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old10,563 (87.0%)1,586 (13.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10,735 (86.2%)1,724 (13.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,832 (86.1%)1,099 (13.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,450 (77.6%)708 (22.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,410 (74.1%)844 (25.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,384 (70.5%)578 (29.5%)
35 Years and over1,546 (67.4%)746 (32.6%)
Total36,843 (81.8%)8,197 (18.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sumner County

Business (10,736 | 23.6%), education (5,491 | 12.0%), science & technology (5,235 | 11.5%), arts & humanities (3,720 | 8.2%), and psychology (2,790 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 45,578 individuals in Sumner County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sumner County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,5943.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,2605.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1,2092.6%
Psychology2,7906.1%
Social Sciences2,4175.3%
Engineering2,6225.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies2580.6%
Science & Technology5,23511.5%
Business10,73623.6%
Education5,49112.0%
Literature & Languages1,3793.0%
Liberal Arts & History2,0734.5%
Visual & Performing Arts1,6073.5%
Communications2,1874.8%
Arts & Humanities3,7208.2%
Total45,578100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sumner County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sumner County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sumner County are males with 2 vehicles (21,453, accounting for 41.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (18,505, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sumner County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle868 (1.7%)460 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle6,135 (12.0%)7,740 (16.6%)
2 Vehicles21,453 (41.8%)18,505 (39.6%)
3 Vehicles13,699 (26.7%)12,058 (25.8%)
4 Vehicles5,956 (11.6%)5,315 (11.4%)
5 or more Vehicles3,206 (6.2%)2,637 (5.6%)
Total51,317 (100.0%)46,715 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sumner County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sumner County are 30 to 34 minutes (12,234 commuters, 14.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (11,497 commuters, 13.4%), and 45 to 59 minutes (10,816 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Sumner County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,9632.3%
5 to 9 Minutes8,5069.9%
10 to 14 Minutes11,49713.4%
15 to 19 Minutes9,89111.5%
20 to 24 Minutes8,5639.9%
25 to 29 Minutes4,9465.7%
30 to 34 Minutes12,23414.2%
35 to 39 Minutes3,7194.3%
40 to 44 Minutes4,5735.3%
45 to 59 Minutes10,81612.6%
60 to 89 Minutes7,4978.7%
90 or more Minutes1,9242.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Sumner County

The most common commute times in Sumner County are 30 to 34 minutes (6,849 commuters, 14.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (6,151 commuters, 15.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sumner County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes942 (2.1%)1,021 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,057 (8.8%)4,449 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,346 (11.6%)6,151 (15.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,738 (10.3%)5,153 (12.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,174 (9.1%)4,389 (10.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,853 (6.2%)2,093 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes6,849 (14.9%)5,385 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,097 (4.6%)1,622 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,711 (5.9%)1,862 (4.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes6,437 (14.0%)4,379 (10.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,481 (9.8%)3,016 (7.5%)
90 or more Minutes1,263 (2.8%)661 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sumner County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sumner County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (6,629, 14.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (6,160, 15.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sumner County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,518 (5.5%)1,774 (4.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,703 (5.9%)1,461 (3.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,839 (8.4%)2,578 (6.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6,629 (14.4%)3,781 (9.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,821 (12.7%)5,138 (12.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,132 (13.4%)6,160 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,168 (6.9%)5,813 (14.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,321 (7.2%)4,329 (10.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,270 (2.8%)1,322 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,449 (5.3%)2,387 (5.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,006 (2.2%)941 (2.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM681 (1.5%)455 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,256 (7.1%)2,019 (5.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,155 (6.9%)2,023 (5.0%)
Total45,948 (100.0%)40,181 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sumner County

Occupancy by Ownership in Sumner County

Of the total 74,739 dwellings in Sumner County, owner-occupied units account for 54,501 (72.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 20,238 (27.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sumner County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units54,50172.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units20,23827.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units74,739100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sumner County

Occupancy by Household Size in Sumner County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household17,63323.6%
2-Person Household25,97534.7%
3-Person Household13,52018.1%
4+ Person Household17,61123.6%
Total Housing Units74,739100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sumner County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sumner County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household10,675 (60.5%)6,958 (39.5%)
2-Person Household20,489 (78.9%)5,486 (21.1%)
3-Person Household10,027 (74.2%)3,493 (25.8%)
4+ Person Household13,310 (75.6%)4,301 (24.4%)
Total Housing Units54,501 (72.9%)20,238 (27.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sumner County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sumner County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,952 (53.6%)2,558 (46.4%)
High School Diploma13,841 (69.5%)6,064 (30.5%)
College/Associate Degree17,201 (72.8%)6,441 (27.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher20,507 (79.8%)5,175 (20.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sumner County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sumner County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13,33317.8%
35 to 44 Years13,49118.0%
45 to 54 Years14,28119.1%
55 to 64 Years14,64119.6%
65 to 74 Years11,46315.3%
75 to 84 Years5,9638.0%
85 Years and Over1,5672.1%
Total74,739100.0%

Housing Finances in Sumner County

Median Income by Occupancy in Sumner County

Median Income by Occupancy in Sumner County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied54,501 (72.9%)$97,485
Renter-Occupied20,238 (27.1%)$50,014
Average74,739 (100.0%)$81,883

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sumner County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sumner County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000609 (1.1%)699 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999719 (1.3%)589 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999834 (1.5%)1,011 (5.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999932 (1.7%)1,184 (5.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,420 (2.6%)1,246 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,727 (5.0%)2,335 (11.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,400 (8.1%)3,051 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,471 (15.5%)4,004 (19.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,052 (14.8%)2,857 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99913,285 (24.4%)2,346 (11.6%)
$150,000 or more13,052 (23.9%)916 (4.5%)
Total54,501 (100.0%)20,238 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sumner County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sumner County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,813 (3.3%)291 (1.4%)
$300 to $4996,477 (11.9%)785 (3.9%)
$500 to $7998,483 (15.6%)1,853 (9.2%)
$800 to $9993,622 (6.7%)2,678 (13.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49911,181 (20.5%)7,899 (39.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99910,109 (18.5%)3,917 (19.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4996,237 (11.4%)1,371 (6.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,194 (5.9%)222 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more3,385 (6.2%)118 (0.6%)
Total54,501 (100.0%)20,238 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sumner County

Housing Structures in Sumner County

Housing Structures in Sumner County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached55,65874.5%
Single Unit, Attached2,5933.5%
2 Unit Apartments1,3481.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,6342.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,5433.4%
10 or more Apartments6,6608.9%
Mobile Home / Other4,3035.8%
Total74,739100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sumner County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sumner County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached49,372 (88.7%)6,286 (11.3%)
Single Unit, Attached1,841 (71.0%)752 (29.0%)
2 Unit Apartments128 (9.5%)1,220 (90.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments439 (26.9%)1,195 (73.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments56 (2.2%)2,487 (97.8%)
10 or more Apartments126 (1.9%)6,534 (98.1%)
Mobile Home / Other2,539 (59.0%)1,764 (41.0%)
Total54,501 (72.9%)20,238 (27.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sumner County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sumner County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room131 (0.2%)622 (3.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms348 (0.6%)4,223 (20.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms11,116 (20.4%)9,587 (47.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms22,108 (40.6%)4,451 (22.0%)
8 or more Rooms20,798 (38.2%)1,355 (6.7%)
Total54,501 (100.0%)20,238 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sumner County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sumner County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas26,919 (49.4%)3,637 (18.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,036 (3.7%)217 (1.1%)
Electricity24,852 (45.6%)16,209 (80.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene117 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke13 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels409 (0.7%)32 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used155 (0.3%)143 (0.7%)
Total54,501 (100.0%)20,238 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sumner County

Household Vehicle Usage in Sumner County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,005 (1.8%)1,471 (7.3%)
1 Vehicle10,201 (18.7%)9,071 (44.8%)
2 Vehicles23,549 (43.2%)6,991 (34.5%)
3 or more Vehicles19,746 (36.2%)2,705 (13.4%)
Total54,501 (100.0%)20,238 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sumner County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sumner County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units17,61536,886
Median Property Value$317,100$338,500
Median Household Income$73,029$9,673
Monthly Housing Costs$527$3,307
Real Estate Taxes$1,836$716

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sumner County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sumner County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000906 (5.1%)389 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999929 (5.3%)736 (2.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9996,393 (36.3%)13,824 (37.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,594 (31.8%)15,197 (41.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,316 (13.2%)4,267 (11.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999832 (4.7%)1,869 (5.1%)
$1,000,000 or more645 (3.7%)604 (1.6%)
Total17,615 (100.0%)36,886 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sumner County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sumner County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000673 (3.8%)698 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,925 (10.9%)655 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,500 (8.5%)1,261 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,988 (11.3%)1,227 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,876 (16.3%)2,412 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,158 (12.2%)5,595 (15.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,116 (17.7%)5,894 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more3,379 (19.2%)10,169 (27.6%)
Total17,615 (100.0%)36,886 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sumner County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sumner County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,577 (20.3%)105,977 (287.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,831 (16.1%)7,183 (19.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,259 (12.8%)9,931 (26.9%)
4.0x or more8,837 (50.2%)7,462 (20.2%)
Total17,615 (100.0%)36,886 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sumner County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sumner County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,354 (13.4%)102 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4994,149 (23.5%)3,127 (8.5%)
$800 to $1,49910,333 (58.7%)10,477 (28.4%)
Total17,615 (100.0%)36,886 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sumner County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sumner County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sumner County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years13,351 (96.0%)557 (4.0%)
6 to 18 Years32,256 (94.7%)1,798 (5.3%)
19 to 25 Years13,865 (88.1%)1,868 (11.9%)
26 to 34 Years17,798 (83.3%)3,573 (16.7%)
35 to 44 Years23,314 (88.6%)2,989 (11.4%)
45 to 54 Years23,844 (90.5%)2,496 (9.5%)
55 to 64 Years24,089 (92.6%)1,926 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years18,966 (99.1%)178 (0.9%)
75 Years and older12,339 (99.9%)14 (0.1%)
Total179,822 (92.1%)15,399 (7.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sumner County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sumner County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born13,351 (96.0%)557 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen32,256 (94.7%)1,798 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13,865 (88.1%)1,868 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sumner County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sumner County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00014,272 (84.6%)2,602 (15.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99921,834 (83.2%)4,409 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99925,230 (88.9%)3,138 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99927,936 (94.9%)1,507 (5.1%)
$100,000 and over90,451 (96.0%)3,733 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sumner County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sumner County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,195 (37.3%)9,045 (65.0%)
6 to 18 Years10,582 (31.1%)23,667 (69.5%)
19 to 25 Years2,384 (15.1%)12,054 (76.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,559 (12.0%)15,936 (74.6%)
35 to 44 Years3,458 (13.2%)20,939 (79.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,154 (8.2%)22,579 (85.7%)
55 to 64 Years4,104 (15.8%)21,156 (81.3%)
65 to 74 Years18,048 (94.3%)10,734 (56.1%)
75 Years and over12,297 (99.6%)6,639 (53.7%)
Total60,781 (31.1%)142,749 (73.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sumner County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sumner County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (0.2%)17 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years1,095 (6.2%)870 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,521 (7.8%)1,392 (7.0%)
35 to 64 Years4,648 (12.0%)4,681 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,265 (25.2%)2,698 (26.6%)
75 Years and over2,161 (42.5%)3,816 (52.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sumner County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sumner County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years122 (0.7%)5 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years289 (1.5%)145 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,367 (3.5%)820 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,242 (13.8%)829 (8.2%)
75 Years and over1,529 (30.0%)1,588 (21.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sumner County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (0.2%)17 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years127 (0.7%)92 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years359 (1.8%)323 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years723 (1.9%)909 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years307 (3.4%)419 (4.1%)
75 Years and over264 (5.2%)917 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sumner County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years921 (5.2%)763 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,118 (5.7%)885 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,602 (4.1%)1,613 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years282 (3.1%)429 (4.2%)
75 Years and over472 (9.3%)1,253 (17.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sumner County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years45 (0.3%)110 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years168 (0.9%)397 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,740 (7.1%)2,954 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,026 (11.4%)1,781 (17.5%)
75 Years and over1,201 (23.6%)2,504 (34.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sumner County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years109 (0.6%)60 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years164 (0.8%)217 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years570 (1.5%)892 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years313 (3.5%)323 (3.2%)
75 Years and over433 (8.5%)1,033 (14.2%)

Technology Access in Sumner County

Computing Device Access in Sumner County

Computing Device Access in Sumner County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop60,88781.5%
Smartphone67,53190.4%
Tablet50,91668.1%
No Computing Device3,4154.6%
Total74,739100.0%

Internet Access in Sumner County

Internet Access in Sumner County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet280.0%
Broadband Home57,69077.2%
Cellular Data Only7,96810.7%
Satellite Internet5,4397.3%
No Internet6,6558.9%
Total74,739100.0%

Sumner County Summary

Sumner County, Tennessee is located in the northern part of the state and is part of the Nashville metropolitan area. It is bordered by Robertson County to the north, Davidson County to the east, Wilson County to the south, and Trousdale County to the west. The county seat is Gallatin, and the largest city is Hendersonville. Sumner County has a population of 160,645 as of the 2010 census, making it the tenth most populous county in Tennessee.

History

Sumner County was established in 1786, and was named for General Jethro Sumner, a Revolutionary War hero. The county was originally part of Davidson County, and was created from parts of Davidson, Robertson, and Wilson counties. The county was divided into five districts: Bledsoe's, Douglass's, Henderson's, Rucker's, and Walton's.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Shawnee. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the county was officially established in 1786.

Geography

Sumner County covers an area of 545 square miles, making it the fifth largest county in Tennessee. The county is located in the Central Basin region of the state, and is part of the Nashville metropolitan area. The county is mostly rural, with rolling hills and valleys. The Cumberland River forms the northern border of the county, and the Harpeth River forms the western border.
The county is home to several state parks, including Bledsoe Creek State Park, Rock Island State Park, and Long Hunter State Park. The county also contains several lakes, including Old Hickory Lake, Cordell Hull Lake, and Center Hill Lake.

Economy

Sumner County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism. The county is home to several large employers, including Nissan North America, Bridgestone Americas, and Ingram Barge Company. The county is also home to several smaller businesses, including several wineries and distilleries.
Agriculture is an important part of the county's economy, with corn, soybeans, and hay being the main crops. The county is also home to several livestock farms, including cattle, sheep, and poultry.
Tourism is also an important part of the county's economy, with several attractions, including Bledsoe Creek State Park, Rock Island State Park, and Long Hunter State Park. The county is also home to several wineries and distilleries, as well as several golf courses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Sumner County had a population of 160,645. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sumner County?
Total Population of Sumner County is 196,845.
What is the Total Male Population of Sumner County?
Total Male Population of Sumner County is 96,687.
What is the Total Female Population of Sumner County?
Total Female Population of Sumner County is 100,158.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sumner County?
There are 96.53 Males per 100 Females in Sumner County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sumner County?
There are 103.59 Females per 100 Males in Sumner County.
What is the Median Population Age in Sumner County?
Median Population Age in Sumner County is 39.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sumner County
Average Family Size in Sumner County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sumner County
Average Household Size in Sumner County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sumner County?
Per Capita income in Sumner County is $40,419.
What is the Median Family Income in Sumner County?
Median Family Income in Sumner County is $98,625.
What is the Median Household income in Sumner County?
Median Household Income in Sumner County is $81,883.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sumner County?
Income or Wage Gap in Sumner County is 31.2%.
Women in Sumner County earn 68.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sumner County?
Family Income Deficit in Sumner County is $11,067.
Families that are below poverty line in Sumner County earn $11,067 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sumner County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sumner County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sumner County?
There are 103,563 People in the Labor Forcein in Sumner County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sumner County?
66.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Sumner County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sumner County?
Unemployment Rate in Sumner County is 3.5%.