The Town FilesSumner County, Tennessee
204,424 people. The median home is worth $393,100 (typical Tennessee town: $204,650) and the median household earns $90,301.
Towns in Sumner County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | 61,753 | $430,700 | $97,200 | 40.3 |
| Gallatin | 44,431 | $372,000 | $77,518 | 36.6 |
| Portland | 13,156 | $282,200 | $72,647 | 34.8 |
| White House | 12,982 | $344,800 | $90,019 | 34.8 |
| Millersville | 6,299 | $309,900 | $71,789 | 40.8 |
| Shackle Island | 3,331 | $540,400 | $130,125 | 46.1 |
| Westmoreland | 2,718 | $241,700 | $59,405 | 40.9 |
People and housing
| Sumner County | Typical Tennessee town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $393,100 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,424 | $863 |
| Median household income | $90,301 | $57,917 |
| Median age | 39.8 | 40.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 14.2% |
Jobs and pay
62,665 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,304 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 809 storm events in Sumner County from 1996 to 2026, with 20 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sumner County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 17, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4792: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4751: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).