1. A Case Study for Williamson County, TN
Population Growth &
Economic Dynamic

2. Williamson County Growth Statistics
Growth Rate Last 15 Years
Number of People Moving
to Williamson County
1992 Household growth of
754
Williamson County exceeded a 65% growth rate
State of Tennessee grew overall 16%
Growth Rate of School-Age Children
2016 Household growth of
2,028
More than all other counties, Williamson County continues to attract people who are looking for both economic opportunities and quality of life.
State of Tennessee saw an
overall growth of 20%
Williamson County
grew by
139%

3. Williamson County Revenues
430%
Reached $664.3 million (in 2009 dollars) in 2015
from 1992
An increase of about
290%
from 1992
Tax Revenues
In 2015, tax revenues
collected totaled
$320.4 million
Total
Revenue Growth
was significantly higher than population growth
Property Taxes
39%
from 2010
In $210.3 million.
No other county in this study increased over 15%.

4. Total County Government Revenues vs. Population Index vs. Expenditures
Index Value: 1992 = 100
Source: Woods and Poole, Census Bureau Local Government Finances, BERC

5. Has Growth Been Good For Williamson County?
REVENUES
GREW 430%
EXPENDITURES
GREW 426%
POPULATION
GREW 140%
From 1992 to
This study’s simulation of 1,196 new households suggests these new households:
Contribute about $20 million* in taxes and fees to state and local government.
Cost the county government about $10.6 million* on average.
Contribute $34 million* to the federal government.
*based on 2009 dollars

6. $1,537 Educational Dynamics 57% Williamson County
Top 3 Average ACT Scores
in Tennessee for 2016
Population Over 25 with Bachelor’s Degree or Above
38%
Davidson County
(next highest)
57%
Williamson County
Knox County
Weakley County
Williamson County
Graduating College-Ready High School Students
$1,537
24%
45%
Per capita 2015 educational expenditures. The highest of the largest Tennessee counties studied.
Williamson County
Knox County (next highest)

7. Williamson County Economic Growth
Employment increased 46% from 2007 to 2017.
Per capita income has grown 94% in the past 25 years, making the County the 7th wealthiest in the nation.
Has brought more parks, riverwalks, greenways, better roads and community services.
A stronger presence of several sectors, including management of companies, in this region than in the nation.
The county has invested in human capital and created one of the best educational systems in the state.
Homeownership rate is roughly 17 percentage points higher than state’s.

8. Selected Years and Forecast (1992-2027)
Population Snapshot
Population Growth
Selected Years and Forecast ( )
Counties
2017
Growth
Growth
Growth
2027
DAVIDSON
690,498
31.48%
20.25%
9.55%
756,470
HAMILTON
359,447
23.55%
15.25%
5.21%
378,165
KNOX
460,674
31.68%
18.29%
11.04%
511,548
MADISON
98,080
20.74%
4.90%
4.63%
102,621
MONTGOMERY
199,613
84.90%
44.54%
22.01%
243,551
RUTHERFORD
314,869
142.57%
60.22%
24.00%
390,431
SHELBY
938,219
10.85%
3.94%
4.21%
977,730
WASHINGTON
128,646
34.91%
17.46%
10.50%
142,158
WEAKLEY
33,543
3.93%
-2.61%
1.34%
33,994
WILLIAMSON
226,437
156.58%
65.34%
39.34%
315,525
WILSON
136,172
91.56%
46.37%
29.03%
175,703
Tennessee
6,714,624
32.97%
15.85%
10.66%
7,430,521
United States
325,888,129
27.04%
13.30%
9.68%
357,430,460

9. Foster Conversations Around:
Attainable Housing
School Growth
Transit Solutions
Diversity
& Inclusion
Connectivity
Mobility