County · Tennessee
Davidson County, Tennessee
Davidson County, Tennessee. Davidson County had 745,904 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 174 census tracts. GEOID 47037.
Davidson County is one of the 14 counties of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
745,904
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 715,884 · ACS 2020-2024: 715,388
Median household income
$77,853
±$1,253 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$417,400
±$5,765 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,582
±$18 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Davidson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 715,884 residents in Davidson County. The Census Bureau estimates 745,904 for July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, slower than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 715,388 over 503 square miles of land.
| Measure | Davidson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 715,388 | 7,066,383 | +27,900 |
| Households | 324,907±1,705 | 2,824,277 | +42,541 |
| Average household size | 2.14±0.01 | 2.45 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 357,113±178 | 3,143,670 | +44,747 |
Davidson County's population since 2000
From 569,891 in 2000 to 745,904 in 2025: up 30.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Davidson County?
Davidson County holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Nashville-Davidson with 721,074 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Nashville-Davidson | 689,447 | $77,371 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodlettsville | 17,789 | $70,758 |
| Forest Hills | 5,038 | $250,000 or more |
| Oak Hill | 4,891 | $215,530 |
| Belle Meade | 2,901 | $250,000 or more |
| Berry Hill | 2,112 | $79,591 |
| Ridgetop | 2,155 | $85,063 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Davidson County?
The median resident of Davidson County is 34.6 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 12.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.3%. 15.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Davidson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6±0.1 | 38.9 | +0.3 |
| Under 18 years | 20.7% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.9%±0.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.9% | 7.4% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.2%±0.2 pts | 71.0% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.3%±0.3 pts | 15.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | 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 | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.0%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.2%±0.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±0.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0%±0.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5%±0.4 pts | 10.0% | +0.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.9%±0.5 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.4%±0.6 pts | 31.1% | +6.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.7%±0.4 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1%±0.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Davidson County earn?
Half of Davidson County's 324,907 households earn less than $77,853 a year (±$1,253), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,319 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,534 after inflation. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Davidson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,853±$1,253 | $69,595 | +$3,534 |
| Mean household income | $113,747±$2,290 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,640±$985 | $39,437 | +$5,794 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9%±0.7 pts | 13.8% | −1.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.9%±1.6 pts | 18.8% | −2.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.3%±0.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±0.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 Davidson County?
Owners occupy 52.8% of Davidson County's occupied homes and renters 47.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $417,400 by its owner (±$5,765). The median renter pays $1,582 a month including utilities, and 43.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Davidson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $417,400±$5,765 | $286,700 | +$119,941 |
| Median gross rent | $1,582±$18 | $1,189 | +$226 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.2%±1.1 pts | 39.7% | +6.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,910±$28 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.8%±0.8 pts | 66.9% | −1.5 pts |
| Housing units | 357,113±178 | 3,143,670 | +44,747 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2%±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.4%±0.7 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.4%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.1%±0.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Davidson County building?
Builders took permits for 5,632 new housing units across Davidson County in 2025 (2,739 single-family), 7.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Davidson County get to work?
66.8% of Davidson County's workers drive alone and 20.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Davidson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.3%±0.5 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.8%±0.8 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±0.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.3%±0.7 pts | 12.9% | +13.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min±0.4 | 25.7 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 are Davidson County's census tracts?
Davidson County is divided into 174 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,571 (Tract 148) to $250,000 or more (Tract 186.02).
All 174 census tracts of Davidson County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Davidson County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 62nd of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 95 |
| Median household income | 9th of 95 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 60th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 95 |
| Median age | 93rd of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Davidson County 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' school search.