County profile · Tennessee
Sumner County, TN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Sumner County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 215,538
- +9.2% since 2020
- Households
- 78,582
- Median household income
- $90,301
- +34.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $393,100
- Jobs located here
- 61,310
- Highest market score
- 83
- Veterinarians, #56 of 1,485 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 215,538 people live in Sumner County, in 78,582 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Sumner County grew 9.2%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Sumner County is $90,301 a year, 12% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 34.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Sumner County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (86).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Sumner County are for veterinarians (83), pizza places (81) and pet stores (80). Sumner County ranks #56 of 1,485 scored counties for veterinarians.
Sumner County is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin metro area. For its number of households, Sumner County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pest control companies (79% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (36% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Sumner County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Sumner County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | 83 | #56 of 1,485 | 23 | 2.9 | $3.4M | 124 | 19 |
| Pizza | 81 | #67 of 2,090 | 49 | 6.2 | $6.6M | 131 | 131 |
| Pet stores | 80 | #59 of 974 | 17 | 2.2 | $4.6M | 101 | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 80 | #75 of 1,493 | 36 | 4.6 | $3.5M | 119 | 65 |
| Gas stations | 80 | #154 of 2,358 | 99 | 12.6 | $2.6M | 110 | 79 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 80 | #190 of 2,402 | 142 | 18.1 | $3.5M | 104 | 39 |
| Laundromats | 79 | #75 of 785 | 9 | 1.1 | $17.8M | 142 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 78 | #92 of 1,327 | 19 | 2.4 | $4.3M | 141 | 18 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 78 | #114 of 1,889 | 51 | 6.5 | $6.4M | 154 | 42 |
| Pet businesses | 77 | #122 of 2,200 | 84 | 10.7 | $926K | 105 | 39 |
| Grocery stores | 77 | #261 of 2,070 | 52 | 6.6 | $9.6M | 104 | 24 |
| Property management | 76 | #62 of 910 | 9 | 1.1 | Index only | 253 | 34 |
| House cleaning | 76 | #66 of 847 | 17 | 2.2 | $7.4M | 115 | 39 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 76 | #226 of 2,405 | 698 | 88.8 | $466K | 126 | 295 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 75 | #127 of 1,461 | 31 | 3.9 | $2.5M | 99 | 16 |
| Convenience stores | 75 | #309 of 2,261 | 78 | 9.9 | $6.4M | 81 | 15 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 74 | #264 of 2,222 | 101 | 12.9 | $3.2M | 106 | 131 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 74 | #269 of 2,087 | 84 | 10.7 | $1.9M | 150 | 38 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 73 | #160 of 1,707 | 50 | 6.4 | $4.9M | 103 | 61 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 73 | #299 of 2,210 | 118 | 15.0 | $1.4M | 154 | 47 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 71 | #354 of 2,405 | 421 | 53.6 | $772K | 116 | 121 |
| Child care and preschools | 70 | #268 of 1,611 | 44 | 5.6 | $932K | 93 | 37 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 70 | #311 of 2,063 | 73 | 9.3 | $4.5M | 120 | 42 |
| Auto repair shops | 70 | #343 of 2,378 | 146 | 18.6 | $565K | 127 | 84 |
| Electricians | 69 | #182 of 1,160 | 21 | 2.7 | $11.6M | 97 | 54 |
| Physical therapy | 69 | #252 of 1,422 | 37 | 4.7 | $2.6M | 106 | 18 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 69 | #257 of 1,771 | 73 | 9.3 | $1.7M | 102 | 122 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 68 | #245 of 1,302 | 31 | 3.9 | $3.1M | 97 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 68 | #375 of 2,339 | 165 | 21.0 | $464K | 108 | 34 |
| Auto repair and car care | 68 | #431 of 2,401 | 256 | 32.6 | $322K | 120 | 123 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 67 | #94 of 479 | 5 | 0.6 | $16.5M | 120 | 7 |
| Barbershops | 66 | #315 of 1,356 | 35 | 4.5 | $2.2M | 116 | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | 64 | #376 of 1,451 | 34 | 4.3 | $2.4M | 96 | 13 |
| Tire shops | 61 | #499 of 1,530 | 35 | 4.5 | $2.4M | 94 | 16 |
| Nail salons | 60 | #410 of 1,328 | 59 | 7.5 | $1.3M | 78 | 8 |
| Funeral homes | 58 | #523 of 1,472 | 20 | 2.5 | $535K | 79 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 58 | #680 of 2,057 | 121 | 15.4 | $2M | 83 | 139 |
| Insurance agencies | 58 | #856 of 2,272 | 171 | 21.8 | $1.3M | 103 | 90 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 54 | #856 of 2,176 | 256 | 32.6 | Index only | 91 | 47 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 54 | #955 of 2,385 | 352 | 44.8 | $218K | 102 | 70 |
| Gyms | 52 | #849 of 1,792 | 62 | 7.9 | $1.1M | 82 | 31 |
| Spas and skin care | 50 | #896 of 1,769 | 88 | 11.2 | $870K | 99 | 23 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 49 | #713 of 1,334 | 39 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 84 | 27 |
| Real estate | 49 | #1,157 of 2,229 | 318 | 40.5 | Index only | 92 | 115 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 48 | #423 of 777 | 19 | 2.4 | $3.5M | 86 | 31 |
| Chiropractors | 48 | #813 of 1,490 | 47 | 6.0 | $2M | 84 | 32 |
| Pest control | 47 | #390 of 699 | 20 | 2.5 | $6.3M | 61 | 18 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 47 | #1,224 of 2,088 | 120 | 15.3 | $554K | 84 | 58 |
| Home inspectors | 46 | #238 of 415 | 9 | 1.1 | Index only | 54 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 45 | #1,025 of 1,656 | 74 | 9.4 | $1.3M | 72 | 127 |
| Roofing and gutters | 44 | #732 of 1,177 | 50 | 6.4 | $4.9M | 58 | 24 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,493 of 2,394 | 612 | 77.9 | $155K | 101 | 267 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 43 | #573 of 887 | 44 | 5.6 | Index only | 74 | 20 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 40 | #1,305 of 1,886 | 111 | 14.1 | $852K | 87 | 76 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.5 | $40M | 255 | 9 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.4 | $31.5M | 128 | 5 |
Household spending in Sumner County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $82.5M | $1,050 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $260M | $3,309 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $325.2M | $4,138 | 102 |
| Groceries | $500.6M | $6,370 | 101 |
| Personal care products and services | $76.6M | $975 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $41M | $522 | 90 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $66.4M | $846 | 86 |
| Medical and dental services | $94.6M | $1,203 | 93 |
| Pets | $77.8M | $990 | 109 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $160M | $2,036 | 99 |
| Vehicle insurance | $221.8M | $2,823 | 144 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $243.9M | $3,104 | 103 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $125.1M | $1,591 | 113 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.3B | $16,128 | 97 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Sumner County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 215,538+9.2% since 2020
- Households
- 78,582
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 72%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 530 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 386
- Median household income
- $90,301+34.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $113,861
- Median home value
- $393,100
- Jobs located here
- 61,310
- Daytime population
- 168,009Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Sumner County, TN growing?
Population estimates put Sumner County at 215,538 people in 2025, up 9.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 78,582 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 34.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Sumner County, TN spend?
Households in Sumner County spend about $1.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $500.6M on groceries and $325.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Sumner County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (86).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Sumner County, TN?
Of the business types scored in Sumner County, veterinarians (83), pizza places (81) and pet stores (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For veterinarians, that ranks #56 of 1,485 scored counties.
How does Sumner County, TN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Sumner County is $90,301, 12% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 9.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $393,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pest control companies (79% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (36% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in Sumner County, each ranked against other counties.
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