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 170 years ago in 1856.
County Snapshot
Cheatham County at a glance
Cheatham County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Tennessee counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
GreenbrierPopulation 6,905
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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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2612,-87.0868 |
| Named for | Edward Saunders Cheatham |
| Altitude | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Capital | Ashland City |
| Establishment | February 28, 1856 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:56:59 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 52 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.86% (2010-2020) |
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, Ashland City population 4,748, 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 |
Official website of Cheatham County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
People born in Cheatham County (1)
American country rapper Upchurch was born in Cheatham County
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |