Jamie Stitt
Assistant Commissioner, Business and Workforce Development
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243Common Search Terms
Robertson County
County Profile ToolRobertson County
Population & Demographics
Location
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Grand Division
Middle Tennessee
Area (Square Miles)
476.3
County Seat
Springfield
Metropolitan Area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
ECD Region
Northern Middle
Population
Population
(2020)
72,803
Population
(2022)
73,297
Population Change
(2020 - 2022)
0.7%
Population Forecast
(2040)
87,002
Foreign Born Population
3,366
Foreign Born Persons (Percentage of Population)
4.60%
Language Other Than English Spoken At Home
6.80%
Civilian Veteran Population
3,866
Race (Percentage of Population)
White Alone
83.50%
Black or African American, alone
7.20%
American Indian And Alaska Native, alone
0.20%
Asian, alone
0.70%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, alone
0.00%
Some Other Race, alone
4.20%
Two or More Races
4.20%
Hispanic or Latino
7.70%
Age (Percentage of Population)
Male
Female
Total
Under 5 Years Old
Male: 6.50%
Female: 0.057
Total: 6.10%
Under 18 Years Old
Male: 24.50%
Female: 22.90%
Total: 23.70%
18-64 Years Old
Male: 61.80%
Female: 61.00%
Total: 61.40%
65 Years and Over
Male: 13.70%
Female: 16.10%
Total: 14.90%
Median Age
Male: 39.4
Female: 38.3
Total: 40.4
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tennessee State Data Center (2024)
Housing & Income
Housing & Income
Households
27,154
Homeownership Rate
76.3%
Persons Per Household
2.67
Living In Same House 1 Year & Over
90.7%
Median Home Value
$271,300
Annual Home Sales
1,297
Median Sale Price of Homes Sold
$355,000
Persons In Households With Income Below Poverty Level
10.3%
Total Personal Income
$3.9B
Personal Income Per Capita
$52,328
County Median Wage
$19.31
Household Income & Benefits
Percent of Household
Less Than $10,000
3.0%
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999
6.0%
$25,000 to $34,999
7.0%
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8%
$50,000 to $74,999
18.0%
$75,000 to $99,999
15.8%
$100,000 to $149,999
19.6%
$150,000 to $199,999
7.9%
$200,000 or More
6.3%
Median Household Income
$74,440
Percentage of Households by Income Range
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (2023)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (2023)
Lightcast (2023)
Tax Structure
Property Tax
Property Tax Rate (County)
$1.8000
State Property Tax
None
Assessment Ratio: Residential Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Farm Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Commercial/Industrial Property
40%
Assessment Ratio: Public Utility Property
55%
Assessment Ratio: Business Personal Property
30%
State Tax
State Income Tax on Wages
None
State Income Tax: Interest from Bonds and Notes and Dividends from Stock
None (Hall Income tax was fully repealed January 1, 2021)
Excise Tax (State)
6.5% of Tennessee taxable income
Franchise Tax (state)
0.25% of the greater of net worth or real and tangible property in Tennessee. The minimum tax is $100.
Unemployment Insurance Tax (state)
2.7% of the first $7,000 in wages for new employers
Sales Tax
State Sales Tax Rate
7.0%
County Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
Local Sales Tax Collections
(FY 2023)
$38,456,278
Local Sales Tax Collections
(FY 2024)
$37,620,202
Local Sales Tax Collections Growth
(FY 2023 - FY 2024)
2.22%
State Bond Ratings
Moody's
Aaa
Standard & Poor's
AAA
Fitch
AAA
Debt per Capita
State Debt per Capita
$988
County Debt Per Capita
$1,178
Sources:
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2024)
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2024)
The Tax Foundation (2024)
Labor Force
Labor Force Estimates (2023)
Tennessee
Robertson
Labor Force
Tennessee: 3,379,605
Robertson: 39,904
Employment
Tennessee: 3,267,935
Robertson: 38,818
Unemployment
Tennessee: 111,670
Robertson: 1,086
Unemployment Rate
Tennessee: 3.30%
Robertson: 2.70%
Unemployment Rate*
Tennessee
Robertson
2019
Tennessee: 7.40%
Robertson: 6.10%
2020
Tennessee: 4.50%
Robertson: 3.50%
2021
Tennessee: 3.40%
Robertson: 2.80%
2022
Tennessee: 3.30%
Robertson: 2.70%
Unemployment Rate (by percentage)
Sources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industries
Industry
Employment
Establishments
Avg. Annual Wages
Crop and Animal Production
Employment: 157
Establishments: 15
Avg. Annual Wages: $64,584
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Employment: 31
Establishments: 2
Avg. Annual Wages: $94,176
Utilities
Employment: 43
Establishments: 1
Employment: $84,504
Construction
Employment: 1,384
Establishments: 178
Employment: $61,835
Manufacturing
Employment: 5,509
Establishments: 102
Employment: $59,922
Wholesale Trade
Employment: 507
Establishments: 82
Employment: $66,181
Retail Trade
Employment: 2,808
Establishments: 216
Employment: $34,305
Transportation and Warehousing
Employment: 2,926
Establishments: 51
Employment: $38,930
Information
Employment: 90
Establishments: 36
Employment: $132,193
Finance and Insurance
Employment: 512
Establishments: 88
Employment: $59,932
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Employment: 184
Establishments: 48
Employment: $61,680
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Employment: 465
Establishments: 128
Employment: $68,074
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Employment: 201
Establishments: 7
Employment: $73,736
Administrative, Support, Waste Management and Remediation
Employment: 932
Establishments: 69
Employment: $45,157
Educational Services
Employment: 305
Establishments: 11
Employment: $45,680
Health Care and Social Assistance
Employment: 1,414
Establishments: 143
Employment: $49,912
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Employment: 113
Establishments: 18
Employment: $25,657
Accommodation and Food Services
Employment: 1,787
Establishments: 105
Employment: $20,815
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Employment: 531
Establishments: 93
Employment: $41,088
Government
Employment: 3,084
Establishments: 40
Employment: $43,973
Total
Employment: 22,997
Establishments: 1,435
Employment: $47,851
Unique Occupations*
Employment
Location Quotient*
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Employment: 239
Location Quotient*: 45.02
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
Employment: 44
Location Quotient*: 17.23
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Employment: 45
Location Quotient*: 17.06
Tire Builders
Employment: 39
Location Quotient*: 13.96
Furniture Finishers
Employment: 32
Location Quotient*: 11.74
Key Cluster
Total Employment
Advanced Materials
142
Aerospace & Defense
0
Appliances & Electrical
902
Automotive
630
Business Services
382
Chemicals
27
Distribution & Logistics
3,145
Film, Music & Entertainment
15
Food & Beverage
123
Healthcare & Medical Devices
69
Top Employers
Top County Employers
Estimated Employees
City
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
Est. Employees: 2,500
City: Springfield
Robertson County Board of Education
Est. Employees: 1,576
City: Springfield
Macy's
Est. Employees: 988
City: Portland
Dorman Products
Est. Employees: 775
City: Portland
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
Est. Employees: 752
City: Pleasant View
Northcrest Medical Center
Est. Employees: 500
City: Springfield
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Est. Employees: 450
City: Springfield
Robertson County Government
Est. Employees: 442
City: Springfield
Martinrea Fabco
Est. Employees: 375
City: Springfield
Unarco Material Handling, Inc.
Est. Employees: 370
City: Springfield
Transportation & Logistics
Transportation
Nearest Commercial Service Airport
Nashville International
Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport
34
Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport
599
Nearest General Aviation Airport
Springfield-Robertson County
Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airport
5,505'
Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes)
31.3
Access of Interstate
I-24 & I-65
U.S. Highways
31, 41, 431
State Highways
11, 25, 49, 52, 65, 76, 112, 161, 256, 257, 258
Nearest Port (From County Seat)
Nashville
Railroads Serving County
CSX
Sources:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration, Aeronautical Data (2024)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Education
General Stats
Robertson
Tennessee
Population Aged 25-64 With High School Degree Or Higher
Robertson: 90.0%
Tennessee: 91.5%
Population Aged 25-64 With Associate's Degree Or Higher
Robertson: 30.9%
Tennessee: 41.2%
Population Aged 25-64 With Bachelor's Degree Or Higher
Robertson: 22.0%
Tennessee: 32.8%
High School Graduation Rate
Robertson: 83.6%
Tennessee: 90.6%
College Going Rate
Robertson: 46.3%
Tennessee: 56.7%
Average ACT Score
Robertson: 17.7
Tennessee: 19.0
High School Graduation Rate
College Going Rate
Average ACT Score
Robertson County Schools
Enrollment
Elementary Schools
Enrollment: 4,878
Middle Schools
Enrollment: 2,587
High Schools
Enrollment: 3,709
Regional Higher Education Institutions
City
Enrollment
Vanderbilt University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 13,710
Austin Peay State University
City: Clarksville
Enrollment: 9,326
Nashville State Community College
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 6,617
Tennessee State University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 9,218
Volunteer State Community College
City: Gallatin
Enrollment: 6,957
Belmont University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 8,910
Lipscomb University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 4,704
Trevecca Nazarene University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 3,327
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Nashville
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 1,407
Meharry Medical College
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 962
Fisk University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 1,055
Welch College
City: Gallatin
Enrollment: 394
Aquinas College
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 48
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 295
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 1-Year American Community Survey,
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Department of Education (2022-2023)
National Center for Education Statistics
Tennessee Board of Regents and Tennessee Higher Education Commission
† Regional higher education institutions include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Due to data availability, federal graduation rates were used for Clay, Fentress, and Haywood counties.
Health & Public Safety
Doctors
Number of Doctors
57
Overweight & Obesity Prevalence
Adults*
23.5
Children** (Grade 8)
44.2
Regional Hospitals
Number of Beds
City
TriStar Northcrest Medical Center
Number of Beds: 109
City: Springfield
Sources:
American Medical Association (2023)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Tennessee Department of Health
† Regional hospitals include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Climate
Climate
Average High Temperature
69.9°F
Average Low Temperature
48.6°F
Average Annual Temperature
59.3°F
Annual Rainfall
55.37"
Elevation (at County Seat)
677'
Prevailing Winds
South-Southwest
Sources:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (2023)
Community Information
Adams
Population (2022)
602
Charter Type
General Law Manager-Commission
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.35
Phone Number
(615) 696-2593
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Cedar Hill
Population (2022)
353
Charter Type
General Law Manager-Commission
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.23
Phone Number
(615) 696-4802
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Coopertown
Population (2019)
4,496
Charter Type
General Law Mayor-Alderman
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.35
Phone Number
(615) 382-4470
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Cross Plains
Population (2022)
1,801
Charter Type
General Law Manager-Commission
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
Phone Number
(615) 654-2555
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Greenbrier
Population (2022)
6,818
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$1.57
Phone Number
(615) 643-4531
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Millersville
Population (2022)
6,350
Charter Type
General Law Manager-Commission
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$1.00
Phone Number
(615) 859-0880
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Orlinda
Population (2019)
959
Charter Type
General Law Manager-Commission
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
Phone Number
(615) 654-3366
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Portland
Population (2022)
12,729
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$1.06
Phone Number
(615) 325-6776
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
Yes
Main Street Participant
No
Ridgetop
Population (2022)
2,230
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.63
Phone Number
(615) 859-0596
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Springfield
Population (2022)
17,092
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$1.07
Phone Number
(615) 382-2200
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
White House
Population (2019)
11,843
Charter Type
General Law Mayor-Alderman
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$1.04
Phone Number
(615) 672-4350
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Additional Community Information
ThreeStar Certified County
Yes
Sources:
Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2015)
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2015)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey