City · Tennessee
La Vergne, Tennessee
La Vergne, city, in Rutherford County, Tennessee. La Vergne had 42,146 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 38,719 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 40,243 (±46). GEOID 4741200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,146
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,719 · ACS 2020-2024: 40,243 ±46
Median household income
$81,313
±$5,805 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$309,900
±$15,317 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,805
±$138 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is La Vergne and what county is it in?
La Vergne is a city in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It covers 24.7 square miles of land, 1,567 residents per square mile in 2020.
La Vergne is in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in La Vergne, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 42,146 people lived in La Vergne on July 1, 2025, up 8.9% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 38,719 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 40,243 (±46).
| Measure | La Vergne | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 40,243 ±46 | 360,646 | +4,832 |
| Households | 13,298 ±528 | 129,431 | +2,369 |
| Average household size | 3.03 ±0.12 | 2.75 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 13,972 ±539 | 138,929 | +2,375 |
La Vergne's population since 2000
From 18,687 in 2000 to 42,146 in 2025: up 125.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for La Vergne as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in La Vergne?
The median resident of La Vergne is 33.6 years old; 28.6% are under 18 and 7.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 43.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 25.2%. 21.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | La Vergne | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 ±1.4 | 34.2 | +2.5 |
| Under 18 years | 28.6% ±1.9 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.9% ±1.0 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Male | 50.0% ±1.9 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.2% ±3.2 pts | 12.2% | +6.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.1% ±3.5 pts | 63.7% | −9.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.1% ±3.4 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.1% ±1.8 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.7% ±3.4 pts | 10.9% | +8.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.3% ±3.7 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±1.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±2.0 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.9% ±2.7 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.1% ±2.0 pts | 92.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.7% ±2.8 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7% ±1.8 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±2.4 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in La Vergne earn?
Half of La Vergne's 13,298 households earn less than $81,313 a year (±$5,805), against $85,470 in Rutherford County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $79,418 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | La Vergne | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,313 ±$5,805 | $85,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,780 ±$7,638 | $105,834 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,391 ±$2,655 | $39,158 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1% ±3.0 pts | 9.3% | +4.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.5% ±6.0 pts | 10.7% | +8.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6% ±2.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±1.9 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3% ±2.5 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in La Vergne?
Owners occupy 74.0% of La Vergne's occupied homes and renters 26.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $309,900 by its owner (±$15,317). The median renter pays $1,805 a month including utilities, and 41.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | La Vergne | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $309,900 ±$15,317 | $382,600 | +$111,881 |
| Median gross rent | $1,805 ±$138 | $1,502 | +$323 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.2% ±9.9 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,559 ±$62 | $1,745 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.0% ±3.9 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.0% ±3.9 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 13,972 ±539 | 138,929 | +2,375 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9% ±4.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.6% ±2.6 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% ±1.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0% ±1.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.2% ±2.8 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is La Vergne building?
Builders took permits for 303 new housing units in La Vergne in 2025 (207 in single-family houses), 7.2 per 1,000 residents against 5.9 across Tennessee.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in La Vergne work and get to work?
71.9% of La Vergne's workers drive alone and 14.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | La Vergne | Rutherford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.9% ±2.4 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±1.0 pts | 3.6% | −2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.9% ±3.5 pts | 73.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.1% ±3.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.2% ±2.4 pts | 15.0% | +9.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.6 min ±2.4 | 28.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in La Vergne?
8 census tracts lie mostly in La Vergne, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $56,689 (Tract 401.04) to $105,772 (Tract 401.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 401.04Rutherford County | 5,938 | $56,689 |
| Tract 401.06Rutherford County | 5,195 | $64,207 |
| Tract 401.01Rutherford County | 4,760 | $85,625 |
| Tract 401.07Rutherford County | 4,643 | $105,772 |
| Tract 402Rutherford County | 4,609 | $83,352 |
| Tract 401.02Rutherford County | 4,331 | $98,036 |
| Tract 401.05Rutherford County | 4,597 | $69,750 |
| Tract 408.12Rutherford County | 4,065 | $73,000 |
| Tract 408.11Rutherford County | 7,116 | $114,950 |
| Tract 422Rutherford County | 5,337 | $90,301 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in La Vergne) · Census block assignment files
How does La Vergne compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, La Vergne is the 984th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 22nd-most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
La Vergne ranks 61st of 287 places in Tennessee with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 22nd | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 46th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th | 289 |
| Median household income | 61st | 287 |
| Per capita income | 127th | 289 |
| Median home value | 66th | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 15th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 125th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 108th | 276 |
| Median age | 258th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 110th | 289 |
| Work from home | 60th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 39th | 288 |
La Vergne's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare La Vergne with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for La Vergne?
8 of the 57 figures for La Vergne on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for La Vergne are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in La Vergne.