South Central Tennessee, TN Demographics
What is the population of South Central Tennessee?
There are 493,247 residents in South Central Tennessee, with a median age of 42. Of this, 49.73% are males and 50.27% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.2% of the resident pool in South Central Tennessee, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.92%. Additionally, 1.88% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 435,062 people in South Central Tennessee currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 493,247 | 1.6% |
| Male Population | 245,291 | 1.9% |
| Female Population | 247,956 | 1.3% |
Male Population 49.73%
Female Population 50.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 474,507 | 1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 9,487 | 6.0% |
| Not Citizen | 9,254 | 3.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.2%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.92%
Not Citizen 1.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 926 | -18.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 22,843 | -6.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 18,480 | 0.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 10,702 | 7.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 435,062 | 2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.19%
Moved from Same County 4.68%
Moved from Same State 3.79%
Moved from Different State 2.19%
Same House as Last Year 89.15%
What are the employment statistics in South Central Tennessee?
White-collar workers make up 69.1% of the working population in South Central Tennessee, while blue-collar employees account for 30.9%. There are also 23,754 entrepreneurs in South Central Tennessee (10.57% of the workforce); 157,639 workers employed in private companies (70.16%); and 31,285 people working in governmental institutions (13.92%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 155,253 | 4.7% |
| Blue Collar | 69,419 | -2.3% |
White Collar 69.1%
Blue Collar 30.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 23,754 | 4.1% |
| Private Companies | 157,639 | 1.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 31,285 | 4.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 11,994 | 9.6% |
Self Employees 10.57%
Private Companies 70.16%
Governmental Workers 13.92%
Not for Profit Companies 5.34%
How many households are there in South Central Tennessee?
There are a total of 186,599 households in South Central Tennessee, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 69.12% of these South Central Tennessee households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.88%. Additionally, 31.13% of households have children and 68.87% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 186,599 | 1.8% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 128,985 | 1.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 57,614 | 1.8% |
Family Households 69.12%
Non-Family Households 30.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 58,085 | 0.5% |
| Households without Children | 128,514 | 2.5% |
Households with Children 31.13%
Households without Children 68.87%
What are the median and average incomes in South Central Tennessee?
The average annual household income in South Central Tennessee is $75,753, while the median household income sits at $58,603 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $73,006, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,381. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $49,196 and $41,563, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $75,753 | 9.5% |
| Median Household Income | $58,603 | 10.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 414,355 | 1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in South Central Tennessee?
There are 210,880 housing units in South Central Tennessee, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 186,599 occupied housing units in South Central Tennessee, 74.43% are owner-occupied, while 25.57% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.91% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $197,500. In general, housing costs reach $764 per month in South Central Tennessee.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 210,880 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 13,318 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7,431 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15,460 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 20,036 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27,951 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 26,838 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 37,922 | -1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 36,935 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 22,555 | 9.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,435 | 206.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 186,599 | 1.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 138,891 | 3.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $47,708 | -1.3% |
Owner Occupied 74.43%
Renter Occupied 25.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 77,658 | 3.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 61,233 | 2.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $197,500 | 18.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $168,000 | 20.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $764 | 9.5% |
With Mortgage 55.91%
Without Mortgage 44.09%
What is the level of education in South Central Tennessee?
Approximately 45.09% of the population in South Central Tennessee holds a high school degree (that's 178,593 residents), while 24.13% have attained a college certificate (95,582 locals) and 12.68% have a bachelor's degree (50,223 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 15,798 | 2.2% |
| Some High School | 178,593 | -0.3% |
| Some College | 95,582 | 3.9% |
| Associate Degree | 31,139 | 2.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 50,223 | 4.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 24,778 | 3.5% |
No High School 3.99%
Some High School 45.09%
Some College 24.13%
Associate Degree 7.86%
Bachelor's Degree 12.68%
Graduate Degree 6.26%
What is the marital status of South Central Tennessee residents?
A total of 105,821 people in South Central Tennessee have never been married (which represents 26.08% of the total population), while 212,049 of them are wedded (52.26%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,669 (1.64%) and 51,424 (12.67%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 105,821 | 3.5% |
| Married | 212,049 | 1.4% |
| Separated | 6,669 | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 29,814 | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 51,424 | 51,424.0% |
Never Married 26.08%
Married 52.26%
Separated 1.64%
Widowed 7.35%
Divorced 12.67%
What are the most common means of transportation in South Central Tennessee?
The top three means of transportation people in South Central Tennessee use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 195,847 residents commute by car, 1,887 prefer going to work by walking and 170 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 195,847 | 1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 130 | -15.0% |
| Railroad | 10 | -41.2% |
| Bicycle | 170 | -13.3% |
| Motorcycle | 93 | -34.0% |
| TaxiCab | 115 | -7.3% |
| Walk | 1,887 | -18.0% |
What is the median and average household income in South Central Tennessee by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37047 | 2,619 | 871 | $66,116.00 | $90,765.00 |
| 37091 | 23,650 | 8,889 | $57,170.00 | $79,265.00 |
| 37096 | 6,055 | 2,084 | $60,417.00 | $86,610.00 |
| 37097 | 1,895 | 756 | $53,750.00 | $74,494.00 |
| 37018 | 2,608 | 821 | $57,734.00 | $69,835.00 |
| 37019 | 844 | 310 | $43,636.00 | $64,627.00 |
| 37020 | 4,993 | 1,890 | $73,654.00 | $83,871.00 |
| 37025 | 6,178 | 2,172 | $77,996.00 | $87,953.00 |
| 37033 | 8,136 | 3,113 | $54,541.00 | $64,249.00 |
| 37034 | 7,546 | 2,876 | $78,705.00 | $85,180.00 |
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.