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 (2024)
Tennessee
Robertson
Labor Force
Tennessee: 3,420,373
Robertson: 39,880
Employment
Tennessee: 3,303,023
Robertson: 38,720
Unemployment
Tennessee: 117,350
Robertson: 1,160
Unemployment Rate
Tennessee: 3.40%
Robertson: 2.90%
Unemployment Rate*
Tennessee
Robertson
2019
Tennessee: 4.50%
Robertson: 3.60%
2020
Tennessee: 3.40%
Robertson: 2.90%
2021
Tennessee: 3.20%
Robertson: 2.80%
2022
Tennessee: 3.40%
Robertson: 2.90%
Unemployment Rate (by percentage)
Sources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industries
Industry
Employment
Establishments
Avg. Annual Wages
Crop and Animal Production
Employment: 196
Establishments: 23
Avg. Annual Wages: $50,242
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Employment: 21
Establishments: 2
Avg. Annual Wages: $121,471
Utilities
Employment: 52
Establishments: 2
Employment: $114,802
Construction
Employment: 1,632
Establishments: 224
Employment: $69,647
Manufacturing
Employment: 5,447
Establishments: 112
Employment: $67,442
Wholesale Trade
Employment: 1,586
Establishments: 107
Employment: $67,184
Retail Trade
Employment: 2,921
Establishments: 235
Employment: $36,644
Transportation and Warehousing
Employment: 1,596
Establishments: 57
Employment: $47,576
Information
Employment: 93
Establishments: 59
Employment: $139,839
Finance and Insurance
Employment: 468
Establishments: 100
Employment: $58,684
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Employment: 226
Establishments: 54
Employment: $78,039
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Employment: 539
Establishments: 172
Employment: $69,135
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Employment: 215
Establishments: 4
Employment: $116,866
Administrative, Support, Waste Management and Remediation
Employment: 1,047
Establishments: 83
Employment: $51,287
Educational Services
Employment: 225
Establishments: 13
Employment: $47,821
Health Care and Social Assistance
Employment: 1,516
Establishments: 169
Employment: $54,443
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Employment: 139
Establishments: 26
Employment: $35,530
Accommodation and Food Services
Employment: 1,906
Establishments: 122
Employment: $24,913
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Employment: 635
Establishments: 100
Employment: $46,418
Government
Employment: 2,937
Establishments: 39
Employment: $52,542
Total
Employment: 23,397
Establishments: 1,703
Employment: $55,094
Unique Occupations*
Employment
Location Quotient*
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
Employment: 1
Location Quotient*: 24.19
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
Employment: 97
Location Quotient*: 12.01
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Employment: 69
Location Quotient*: 11.78
Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
Employment: 23
Location Quotient*: 7.24
Tool and Die Makers
Employment: 58
Location Quotient*: 7.06
Key Cluster
Total Employment
Advanced Materials
103
Aerospace & Defense
0
Appliances & Electrical
2,012
Automotive
856
Business Services
501
Chemicals
39
Distribution & Logistics
3,038
Film, Music & Entertainment
0
Food & Beverage
69
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)
624
Charter Type
General Law Manager-Commission
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.30
Phone Number
(615) 696-2593
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Cedar Hill
Population (2022)
301
Charter Type
General Law Manager-Commission
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.13
Phone Number
(615) 696-4802
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Coopertown
Population (2019)
4,480
Charter Type
General Law Mayor-Alderman
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.22
Phone Number
(615) 382-4470
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Cross Plains
Population (2022)
1,789
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)
6,898
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$1.04
Phone Number
(615) 643-4531
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Millersville
Population (2022)
6,299
Charter Type
General Law Manager-Commission
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.67
Phone Number
(615) 859-0880
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Orlinda
Population (2019)
947
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)
13,156
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)
2,155
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.53
Phone Number
(615) 859-0596
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Springfield
Population (2022)
18,782
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.71
Phone Number
(615) 382-2200
Retire Tennessee Participant
Yes
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
White House
Population (2019)
12,982
Charter Type
General Law Mayor-Alderman
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.90
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