Cookeville, TN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

112,945

0.413% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.8

0.767% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.5%

7.47% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$46,922

10.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$160,100

4.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,838

1.76% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cookeville, TN had a population of 113k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $46,922. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cookeville, TN grew from 112,480 to 112,945, a 0.413% increase and its median household income grew from $42,590 to $46,922, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cookeville, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.74%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.46%).

None of the households in Cookeville, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Cookeville, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cookeville, TN are Tennessee Technological University (2,421 degrees awarded in 2021), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston (202 degrees), and Genesis Career College-Cookeville (178 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cookeville, TN was $160,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

Most people in Cookeville, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Cookeville, TN was 2 cars per household.

Cookeville, TN borders Crossville, TN and Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN.

United States Tennessee

Population & Diversity

Cookeville, TN is home to a population of 113k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.19% of Cookeville, TN residents were born outside of the country (3.61k people).

In 2021, there were 32.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Cookeville, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.09k White (Hispanic) and 2.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Cookeville, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cookeville, TN was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cookeville, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cookeville, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 262
White (Hispanic)
3.09k ± 500
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.4k ± 402

5.15%

Hispanic Population

5.82k people

5.15% of the people in Cookeville, TN are hispanic (5.82k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cookeville, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

3.19%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.61k people

3.28%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.69k people

As of 2021, 3.19% of Cookeville, TN residents (3.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cookeville, TN was 3.28%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cookeville, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,401 ± 326
Gulf War (2001-)
1,336 ± 309
Gulf War (1990s)
863 ± 186

Cookeville, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cookeville, TN employs 50.8k people. The largest industries in Cookeville, TN are Manufacturing (8,081 people), Retail Trade (6,408 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,297 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,615), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,261), and Public Administration ($49,250).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

50.8k

2021 Value

± 1,824

1.76%

1 Year growth

± 5.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cookeville, TN grew at a rate of 1.76%, from 50k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cookeville, TN, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,302 people), Production Occupations (5,205 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,193 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cookeville, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.8k

2021 Value

± 1,824

1.76%

1 Year growth

± 5.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cookeville, TN grew at a rate of 1.76%, from 50k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cookeville, TN, are Manufacturing (8,081 people), Retail Trade (6,408 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (6,297 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cookeville, TN, though some of these residents may live in Cookeville, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,298

Median earning men ± $1,779

$27,825

Median earning women ± $1,298

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,054), Information ($50,982), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,919).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,290), Information ($38,077), and Wholesale Trade ($34,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

998
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
579
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
568
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$987k
Manufacturing
$464k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$266k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Cookeville, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cookeville, TN awarded 2,908 degrees. The student population of Cookeville, TN in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 6,159 male students and 5,935 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cookeville, TN are White (2,481 and 87%), followed by Black or African American (147 and 5.15%), Hispanic or Latino (86 and 3.02%), and Two or More Races (73 and 2.56%).

The largest universities in Cookeville, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee Technological University (2,421 and 83.3%), Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston (202 and 6.95%), and Genesis Career College-Cookeville (178 and 6.12%).

The most popular majors in Cookeville, TN are General Business Administration & Management (206 and 7.08%), Registered Nursing (180 and 6.19%), and Mechanical Engineering (165 and 5.67%).

The median tuition cost in Cookeville, TN for a public four year colleges is $8,520 for in-state students and $18,552 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cookeville, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,094 (50.9% men and 49.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,094 students enrolled in Cookeville, TN, 50.9% men and 49.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,707 records, of which 50.3% were women and 49.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Interdisciplinary Studies
128 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
154 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
140 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cookeville, TN was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 128 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cookeville, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tennessee Technological University
2,421 degrees awarded
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston
202 degrees awarded
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
178 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee Technological University with 2,421 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,344 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cookeville, TN, which is 0.859 times less than the 1,564 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,481 degrees mean that there were 16.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 147 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($15,358) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,282) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,280) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cookeville, TN was $160,100 in 2021, which is 0.654 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $153,800 to $160,100, a 4.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Cookeville, TN is 67.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cookeville, TN have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cookeville, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cookeville, TN is $46,922. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Cookeville, TN was Williamson County, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Wilson County, TN and Sumner County, TN, with respective values of $82,224 and $73,517.

Housing

Property

$160,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,602

$30,376

Median Property Taxes

±$1,245

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cookeville, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cookeville, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.2%

Homeownership

2021

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.2% of the housing units in Cookeville, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cookeville, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cookeville, TN was Williamson County, TN with a value of $116,492, followed by Wilson County, TN and Sumner County, TN, with respective values of $82,224 and $73,517.

The following map shows all of the counties in Cookeville, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,922

Median Household Income

± $1,703

45.2k

Number of Households

± 1,671

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.2k households in Cookeville, TN grew to $46,922 from the previous year's value of $42,590.

The following chart displays the households in Cookeville, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cookeville, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (5.08%)

In 2021, 82.7% of workers in Cookeville, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (5.08%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cookeville, TN have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% of the workforce in Cookeville, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cookeville, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cookeville, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cookeville, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cookeville, TN (18k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cookeville, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.3% of the population of Cookeville, TN has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1401 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1794 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 594 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

1,401 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,401 patients per year. This represents a 0.358% increase from the previous year (1,396 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.72%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

1.61%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cookeville, TN declined by 0.31% from 8.75% to 8.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cookeville, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.