Metropolitan government · Tennessee
Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville-Davidson, metropolitan government, in Davidson County, Tennessee. Nashville-Davidson is the Census Bureau's name for Nashville. Nashville-Davidson had 721,074 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 689,447 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 690,130 (±74). GEOID 4752006.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
721,074
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 689,447 · ACS 2020-2024: 690,130 ±74
Median household income
$77,371
±$1,378 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$413,600
±$5,848 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,586
±$18 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
Where is Nashville-Davidson and what county is it in?
Nashville-Davidson is a metropolitan government in Davidson County, Tennessee. It covers 475.6 square miles of land, 1,450 residents per square mile in 2020.
Nashville-Davidson 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 Nashville-Davidson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 721,074 people lived in Nashville-Davidson on July 1, 2025, up 4.6% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020 Census counted 689,447 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 690,130 (±74).
| Measure | Nashville-Davidson | Davidson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 690,130±74 | 715,388 | +26,380 |
| Households | 313,513±1,710 | 324,907 | +40,865 |
| Average household size | 2.13±0.01 | 2.14 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 344,794±475 | 357,113 | +42,950 |
Nashville-Davidson's population since 2000
From 545,524 in 2000 to 721,074 in 2025: up 32.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Nashville-Davidson 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 Nashville-Davidson?
The median resident of Nashville-Davidson is 34.5 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.5%. 15.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nashville-Davidson | Davidson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5±0.1 | 34.6 | +0.3 |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±0.1 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7%±0.1 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Male | 48.5%±0.1 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.1%±0.1 pts | 13.9% | +3.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.6%±0.2 pts | 53.2% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.5%±0.3 pts | 24.3% | −2.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.3%±0.6 pts | 15.0% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.6%±0.6 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0%±0.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.8%±0.4 pts | 12.5% | +0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±0.5 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.0%±0.6 pts | 48.4% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.5%±0.5 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.7%±0.7 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1%±0.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
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 Nashville-Davidson earn?
Half of Nashville-Davidson's 313,513 households earn less than $77,371 a year (±$1,378), against $77,853 in Davidson County and $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $73,630 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,741 after inflation. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nashville-Davidson | Davidson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,371±$1,378 | $77,853 | +$3,741 |
| Mean household income | $110,311±$2,221 | $113,747 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,061±$973 | $50,640 | +$5,688 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1%±0.7 pts | 13.9% | −1.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.4%±1.7 pts | 20.9% | −2.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.3%±0.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5%±0.4 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±0.5 pts | 92.6% | – |
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 Nashville-Davidson?
Owners occupy 52.4% of Nashville-Davidson's occupied homes and renters 47.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $413,600 by its owner (±$5,848). The median renter pays $1,586 a month including utilities, and 43.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nashville-Davidson | Davidson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $413,600±$5,848 | $417,400 | +$119,464 |
| Median gross rent | $1,586±$18 | $1,582 | +$232 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.4%±1.2 pts | 43.2% | +6.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,898±$29 | $1,910 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.4%±0.8 pts | 52.8% | −1.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.6%±0.8 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Housing units | 344,794±475 | 357,113 | +42,950 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.0%±0.7 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.4%±0.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.1%±0.7 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.0%±0.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6%±0.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
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 Nashville-Davidson building?
Builders took permits for 5,555 new housing units in Nashville-Davidson in 2025 (2,683 in single-family houses), 7.7 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 Nashville-Davidson work and get to work?
66.5% of Nashville-Davidson's workers drive alone and 20.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Nashville-Davidson | Davidson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.6%±0.5 pts | 72.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.5%±0.8 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±0.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.4%±0.7 pts | 20.3% | +14.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min±0.4 | 24.7 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 Nashville-Davidson?
166 census tracts lie mostly in Nashville-Davidson, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $18,571 (Tract 148) to $219,375 (Tract 182.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 156.34Davidson County | 13,769 | $82,371 |
| Tract 191.19Davidson County | 8,489 | $118,056 |
| Tract 191.16Davidson County | 8,176 | $100,599 |
| Tract 110.01Davidson County | 7,895 | $57,334 |
| Tract 156.20Davidson County | 7,589 | $66,620 |
| Tract 156.26Davidson County | 7,575 | $57,475 |
| Tract 109.03Davidson County | 7,262 | $50,241 |
| Tract 127.01Davidson County | 7,041 | $56,068 |
| Tract 156.18Davidson County | 7,015 | $80,756 |
| Tract 156.15Davidson County | 6,468 | $62,890 |
| Tract 156.23Davidson County | 6,441 | $64,863 |
| Tract 156.30Davidson County | 6,248 | $84,661 |
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 Nashville-Davidson) · Census block assignment files
How does Nashville-Davidson compare with other places in Tennessee?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Nashville-Davidson is the 20th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 345 in Tennessee.
Nashville-Davidson ranks 69th 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 | 1st | 345 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 94th | 230 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th | 289 |
| Median household income | 69th | 287 |
| Per capita income | 32nd | 289 |
| Median home value | 32nd | 285 |
| Median gross rent | 27th | 265 |
| Poverty rate | 134th | 239 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th | 276 |
| Median age | 246th | 289 |
| Owner-occupied share | 244th | 289 |
| Work from home | 27th | 167 |
| Travel time to work | 173rd | 288 |
Nashville-Davidson's figures with every place in Tennessee (CSV)
Every place in Tennessee, sortable · Compare Nashville-Davidson 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 Nashville-Davidson?
2 of the 57 figures for Nashville-Davidson 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 Nashville-Davidson 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 Nashville-Davidson.