Cheatham, TN County is a vibrant community located just outside of Nashville. With a population of 40,878 people and population density of 136 people per square mile, Cheatham is an ideal location for families and businesses alike. It offers many local businesses such as Boutique Tea Company, The Mustard Seed Cafe, and Jack's Bar-B-Que. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing in the Harpeth River, camping at Sycamore Creek Park, hiking through Cheatham Wildlife Management Area, kayaking on J. Percy Priest Lake and more! The county has many organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Rotary Clubs and Lions Clubs to name a few. Additionally, there are several popular sporting events including car shows at the Ashland City Speedway and festivals hosted by Cheatham Parks & Recreation throughout the year.
The population in Cheatham County is 40,878. There are 135 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Cheatham County is 40.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Cheatham County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Cheatham County
- 55.5% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 31.4% are married with children
- 13.4% have children, but are single
Race in Cheatham County
- 93.4% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.3% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander