Sumner County, Tennessee

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Sumner County, Tennessee

Sumner County, Tennessee is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 196,281. The county seat is Gallatin. The county is named for Jethro Sumner, a Brigadier General during the American Revolutionary War.

History[edit | edit source]

Sumner County was established in 1786, making it one of the oldest counties in Tennessee. It was formed from part of Davidson County. The county played a significant role during the early settlement of the state and was a site of numerous conflicts between settlers and Native American tribes.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 543 square miles (1,410 km²), of which 529 square miles (1,370 km²) is land and 14 square miles (36 km²) (2.6%) is water. The county is part of the Nashville Metropolitan Area.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 196,281 people, 71,375 households, and 52,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 371 people per square mile (143/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.2% White, 8.1% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

Government[edit | edit source]

Sumner County is governed by a county commission, which consists of 24 members elected from 12 districts. The county executive is the chief administrative officer and is elected by the voters of the county.

Education[edit | edit source]

The county is served by the Sumner County Schools system, which operates numerous elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the county. Higher education institutions include Volunteer State Community College.