Millersville: Economy & Jobs
Millersville reports a median household income of $71,789 (1.3× below Sumner County median $90,301; about the same as Tennessee median $69,595), with homes at a median value of $309,900. The surrounding county supports 22,975 jobs (avg $55,121).
- $71,420 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Tennessee $77,241).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $71,789 — above the Tennessee median ($67,259). Poverty rate 10.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 46% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 4.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 22.3% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 45.8% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.7% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $36,700 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,621,129 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $71,420 (vs Tennessee $77,241) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $80,234 |
| Median Household Income | $71,789 (vs Tennessee $67,259) |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $71,789 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.8% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 18% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 22.30 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 18.2% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 22,975 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,266,388,337 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $55,121 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,219,060 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% (vs Tennessee 3.2%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 1,117 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 200,408 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 179.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Animal Totals, Cattle |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,306 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 21,509 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,026,036 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 9 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 38 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 20 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 42 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 54 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 10 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (8)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 21366 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 2.3 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ROBERTSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $480,129,433 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,594.91 (vs Tennessee $7,140) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 72,803 people (vs Tennessee 63,091) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 71.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Pct Walked | 18.2% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.8 years (vs Tennessee 35.0y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 32.4% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12