Porter Heights, Nashville, TN Demographics
What is the population of Porter Heights?
There are 7,404 residents in Porter Heights, with a median age of 34. Of this, 50.34% are males and 49.65% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.64% of the resident pool in Porter Heights, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.85%. Additionally, 2.51% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,778 people in Porter Heights currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 7,404 | 2.0% |
| Male Population | 3,727 | 3.8% |
| Female Population | 3,676 | 0.2% |
Male Population 50.34%
Female Population 49.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 6,933 | 0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 285 | 25.0% |
| Not Citizen | 186 | 17.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.64%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.85%
Not Citizen 2.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 25 | 19.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 928 | 8.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 128 | 3.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 380 | -6.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,778 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.35%
Moved from Same County 12.82%
Moved from Same State 1.77%
Moved from Different State 5.25%
Same House as Last Year 79.82%
What are the employment statistics in Porter Heights?
White-collar workers make up 87.69% of the working population in Porter Heights, while blue-collar employees account for 12.31%. There are also 618 entrepreneurs in Porter Heights (13.83% of the workforce); 2,977 workers employed in private companies (66.64%); and 442 people working in governmental institutions (9.89%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,918 | 2.1% |
| Blue Collar | 550 | -13.5% |
White Collar 87.69%
Blue Collar 12.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 618 | -0.3% |
| Private Companies | 2,977 | 0.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 442 | -1.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 430 | 0.7% |
Self Employees 13.83%
Private Companies 66.64%
Governmental Workers 9.89%
Not for Profit Companies 9.63%
How many households are there in Porter Heights?
There are a total of 3,253 households in Porter Heights, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 47% of these Porter Heights households, while non-family units account for the remaining 53%. Additionally, 26.01% of households have children and 73.99% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,253 | 4.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,529 | -0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,724 | 9.5% |
Family Households 47%
Non-Family Households 53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 846 | 5.1% |
| Households without Children | 2,407 | 4.7% |
Households with Children 26.01%
Households without Children 73.99%
What are the median and average incomes in Porter Heights?
The average annual household income in Porter Heights is $111,483, while the median household income sits at $77,804 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $96,893, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $82,551. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $34,868 and $38,266, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $111,483 | 13.5% |
| Median Household Income | $77,804 | 8.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,910 | 2.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Porter Heights?
There are 3,524 housing units in Porter Heights, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1962. Of the 3,253 occupied housing units in Porter Heights, 53.18% are owner-occupied, while 46.79% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 79.19% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $439,650. In general, housing costs reach $1,570 per month in Porter Heights.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,524 | 2.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1962 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 702 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 367 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 551 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 315 | -7.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 232 | -17.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 181 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 150 | -10.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 226 | 5.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 720 | 13.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 82 | 256.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,253 | 4.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,730 | 4.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,522 | 5.6% |
Owner Occupied 53.18%
Renter Occupied 46.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,370 | 2.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 360 | 11.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $439,650 | 20.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $374,250 | 22.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,570 | 11.4% |
With Mortgage 79.19%
Without Mortgage 20.81%
What is the level of education in Porter Heights?
Approximately 21.79% of the population in Porter Heights holds a high school degree (that's 1,289 residents), while 19.37% have attained a college certificate (1,146 locals) and 33% have a bachelor's degree (1,952 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 111 | -19.0% |
| Some High School | 1,289 | -6.0% |
| Some College | 1,146 | 0.5% |
| Associate Degree | 244 | -1.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,952 | 3.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,173 | 14.2% |
No High School 1.88%
Some High School 21.79%
Some College 19.37%
Associate Degree 4.13%
Bachelor's Degree 33%
Graduate Degree 19.83%
What is the marital status of Porter Heights residents?
A total of 2,826 people in Porter Heights have never been married (which represents 46.12% of the total population), while 2,347 of them are wedded (38.31%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 89 (1.45%) and 658 (10.74%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,826 | 1.2% |
| Married | 2,347 | 1.6% |
| Separated | 89 | -29.4% |
| Widowed | 207 | -6.3% |
| Divorced | 658 | 658.0% |
Never Married 46.12%
Married 38.31%
Separated 1.45%
Widowed 3.38%
Divorced 10.74%
What are the most common means of transportation in Porter Heights?
The top three means of transportation people in Porter Heights use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 3,041 residents commute by car, 94 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 89 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,041 | -6.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 94 | -9.6% |
| Bicycle | 26 | 85.7% |
| TaxiCab | 37 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 89 | 8.5% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.