Nashville Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Nashville?
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There are 467,962 residents in Nashville, with a median age of 34.1. Of this, 48.22% are males and 51.78% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.98% of the resident pool in Nashville, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.73%. Additionally, 7.29% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 365,823 people in Nashville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 365,823 people in Nashville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 467,962 | 2.2% |
| Male Population | 225,670 | 2.8% |
| Female Population | 242,292 | 1.7% |
Male population 48.22%
Female population 51.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.1 | 0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 407,038 | 2.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 26,827 | 10.4% |
| Not Citizen | 34,097 | -2.0% |
Citizen US Born 86.98%
Citizen not US Born 5.73%
Not Citizen 7.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 4,077 | 2.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 52,426 | 3.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 13,733 | 13.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 24,829 | 5.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 365,823 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.88%
Moved from Same County 11.37%
Moved from Same State 2.98%
Moved from Different State 5.39%
Same House as Last Year 79.37%
What are the employment statistics in Nashville?
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White-collar workers make up 84.55% of the working population in Nashville, while blue-collar employees account for 15.45%. There are also 28,913 entrepreneurs in Nashville (10.92% of the workforce); 177,439 workers employed in private companies (67.02%); and 27,262 people working in governmental institutions (10.3%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 223,857 | 3.6% |
| Blue Collar | 40,916 | -1.2% |
White Collar 84.55%
Blue Collar 15.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 28,913 | 6.4% |
| Private Companies | 177,439 | 2.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 27,262 | 6.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 31,160 | 0.3% |
Self Employees 10.92%
Private Companies 67.02%
Governmental Workers 10.3%
Not for Profit Companies 11.77%
How many households are there in Nashville?
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There are a total of 199,488 households in Nashville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 50.59% of these Nashville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 49.41%. Additionally, 23.86% of households have children and 76.14% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 199,488 | 2.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.4% |
| Family Households | 100,930 | 1.2% |
| Non-family Households | 98,558 | 3.3% |
Family Households 50.59%
Non-family Households 49.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 47,604 | 0.4% |
| Households without Children | 151,884 | 2.8% |
Households with Children 23.86%
Households without Children 76.14%
What are the median and average incomes in Nashville?
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The average annual household income in Nashville is $102,024, while the median household income sits at $67,008 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $75,350, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $68,618. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,938 and $42,868, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $102,024 | 7.5% |
| Median Household Income | $67,008 | 8.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 63,832 | 0.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 377,913 | 2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Nashville?
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There are 223,442 housing units in Nashville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 199,488 occupied housing units in Nashville, 53.2% are owner-occupied, while 46.8% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.09% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $339,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,413 per month in Nashville.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.09% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $339,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,413 per month in Nashville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 223,442 | 2.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 18,040 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10,829 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 26,875 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 28,357 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 29,082 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 27,824 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22,623 | 5.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 25,165 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 32,521 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,125 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 199,488 | 2.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 106,123 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 93,366 | 1.6% |
Owner Occupied 53.2%
Renter Occupied 46.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 72,257 | 2.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 33,866 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $339,000 | 7.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $318,100 | 9.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,413 | 12.3% |
With Mortgage 68.09%
Without Mortgage 31.91%
What is the level of education in Nashville?
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Approximately 25.76% of the population in Nashville holds a high school degree (that's 96,937 residents), while 19.45% have attained a college certificate (73,194 locals) and 29.29% have a bachelor's degree (110,253 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 11,825 | 1.2% |
| Some High School | 96,937 | -0.3% |
| Some College | 73,194 | -0.4% |
| Associate Degree | 18,831 | 3.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 110,253 | 5.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 65,335 | 7.5% |
No High School 3.14%
Some High School 25.76%
Some College 19.45%
Associate Degree 5%
Bachelor's Degree 29.29%
Graduate Degree 17.36%
What is the marital status of Nashville residents?
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A total of 169,471 people in Nashville have never been married (which represents 42.51% of the total population), while 160,647 of them are wedded (40.3%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,865 (1.72%) and 43,469 (10.9%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 169,471 | 2.6% |
| Married | 160,647 | 2.3% |
| Separated | 6,865 | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 18,189 | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 43,469 | 3.9% |
Never Married 42.51%
Married 40.3%
Separated 1.72%
Widowed 4.56%
Divorced 10.9%
What are the most common means of transportation in Nashville?
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The top three means of transportation people in Nashville use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 206,524 residents commute by car, 7,009 prefer going to work by walking and 5,050 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 206,524 | -0.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5,050 | -9.0% |
| Ferryboat | 69 | -11.5% |
| Bicycle | 887 | 8.3% |
| Motorcycle | 156 | -6.6% |
| TaxiCab | 940 | 27.7% |
| Walk | 7,009 | -4.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Nashville by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37201 | 1,477 | 857 | $95,353.00 | $119,071.00 |
| 37203 | 18,100 | 10,819 | $59,406.00 | $85,909.00 |
| 37204 | 17,047 | 6,632 | $97,727.00 | $159,816.00 |
| 37205 | 25,437 | 11,588 | $120,377.00 | $194,406.00 |
| 37206 | 28,694 | 12,176 | $72,446.00 | $99,350.00 |
| 37207 | 40,697 | 15,745 | $52,827.00 | $63,734.00 |
| 37208 | 19,546 | 8,114 | $54,296.00 | $80,814.00 |
| 37209 | 37,363 | 17,410 | $63,287.00 | $87,182.00 |
| 37210 | 16,593 | 7,154 | $40,945.00 | $60,938.00 |
| 37211 | 75,073 | 29,394 | $61,781.00 | $78,980.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
