Cannon County Public RecordsTennessee

As of the 2020 Census, Cannon County, Tennessee, had a population of 14,506. The median age was 41.1 years, with 20.9% under 18 and 18% aged 65 or older. The gender distribution was approximately 49.3% male and 50.7% female. Racially, the county was 94.8% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 2.7% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Cannon County, TN, with about 9,200 registered voters as of 2024, conducts federal, state, and local elections, including primaries and general elections. In the 2020 presidential race, 80% voted Republican and 18% Democrat. Elections are administered by the county’s Election Commission at 301 West Main Street, with additional polling sites across the county. Key issues include education funding and infrastructure. Major parties are Republican and Democratic, with the GOP dominating recent cycles. Early and absentee voting options are available, and voter turnout was approximately 67% in the 2020 general election.

Cannon County, TN, operates five public schools, including one high school—Cannon County High—serving around 539 students (2024). The high school graduation rate stands at 94%, while 14% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Average ACT scores are about 18.5. School safety reports note low incidence of major incidents, prioritizing secure campus programs. The district offers Career and Technical Education and dual enrollment opportunities. For adults, local partnerships support GED and workforce certification programs, enhancing lifelong learning.

As of 2022, Cannon County, TN has an employment rate of approximately 58%. Key industries include manufacturing (23%), education and health services (18%), and retail trade (12%). Major occupations are production (20%), office/administrative (17%), and management (13%). Around 79% of workers commute outside the county for employment, mainly to Rutherford and Davidson counties, with a mean travel time of 33 minutes. The workforce is largely employed in private sector jobs (82%), with 9% in government and 6% self-employed.

Cannon County, TN, has a homeownership rate of about 77%, with median home values around $240,000 (up roughly 8% year-over-year). Median gross rent is approximately $875 monthly. Housing largely consists of single-family homes with some mobile homes and limited apartments, distributed among small towns like Woodbury and rural neighborhoods. Property taxes are low, with the average annual tax bill near $800. Recent years show steady value appreciation due to regional growth and affordability compared to nearby Nashville.

Cannon County, TN, maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. According to recent data, the overall crime rate is about 38% lower than the U.S. average, with violent crime at 1.9 per 1,000 residents and property crime at 9.4 per 1,000. The Sheriff's Office reports annual statistics, encouraging public vigilance and community reporting through tip lines. While occasional thefts and minor offenses occur, serious crimes remain rare, contributing to a sense of safety for residents.