Cheatham County, Tennessee

Cheatham County: County in Tennessee, United States

About

Cheatham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,105 and a population density of 49 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 41,101 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ashland City. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856.

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Location of Cheatham County on Tennessee map.

Quick Facts about Cheatham County

Population : 41,101 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Tennessee (United States)
Area : 795 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.5%
Land as percent of area : 98.5%
Named for : Edward Saunders Cheatham
Altitude : 663 feet / 202 meters
Capital : Ashland City
Establishment : February 02, 1856
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 11:52:28 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 52 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.86% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Cheatham County is located at 36°15'40"N 87°5'12"W (36.2611700, -87.0867800). It has 4 neighbors: Davidson County, Dickson County, Montgomery County and Williamson County.

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The largest city of Cheatham County is Greenbrier with a population of 6,905. Other cities include, Kingston Springs population 2,714 and Pegram population 2,056. See all Cheatham County cities & populated places.

Cheatham County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cheatham County.

City Name Population Title
Greenbrier 6,905 Human settlement in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Ashland City 4,748 Town in Tennessee, United States
Kingston Springs 2,714 City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Pegram 2,056 City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

Cheatham County has 4 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Cheatham County increased by 4.86% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 39,105 - census
2011 38,986 -0.31% estimation process
2012 39,231 0.62% estimation process
2013 39,340 0.28% estimation process
2014 39,610 0.68% estimation process
2015 39,593 -0.04% estimation process
2016 39,775 0.46% estimation process
2017 40,366 1.46% estimation process
2018 40,502 0.34% estimation process
2019 40,667 0.41% estimation process
2020 41,101 1.06% estimation process

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People born in Cheatham County (1)

American country rapper Upchurch was born in Cheatham County

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