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Nashville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

5,729population

40.7median age

This community is a community of 5,729 with a median age of 40.7. The population is predominantly Black (59.9%) with a significant White community (38.2%). Median household income is $61,000. 87.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 52%, with a median home value of $205,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

59.9%3,430

White

38.2%2,188

Two or More

1.3%77

Asian

0.5%27

Hispanic/Latino

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%226

High School Diploma

29.9%1,239

Some College (<1 yr)

3%123

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%650

Associate's Degree

16.9%700

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%461

Master's Degree

4.6%191

Professional Degree

0.5%19

Doctorate

0.2%7

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

$205,300median home value

$1,073median rent

52%homeownership

2,633total units

7.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 52%

Renter 48%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%28

$50K–$100K

11%139

$100K–$150K

9.1%115

$150K–$200K

24.8%315

$200K–$300K

44.7%567

$300K–$500K

6.5%82

$1M+

1.7%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

272

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

156

$1,000–$1,250

494

$1,250–$1,500

213

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%36

2010–2019

7.4%195

2000–2009

27.8%733

1990–1999

20.1%530

1980–1989

15.3%403

1970–1979

8.1%213

1960–1969

7%185

1950–1959

4.5%119

1940–1949

0.6%17

1939 or earlier

7.7%202

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73.9%1,802

Utility Gas

15.5%377

Bottled/LP Gas

10.6%259

Household Economyi

$61,000median household income

$31,144per capita income

16.4%poverty rate

7%unemployment

2,863labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%46

$10K–$15K

9%220

$15K–$20K

5.2%126

$20K–$25K

3.1%76

$25K–$30K

3.8%93

$30K–$35K

1.1%27

$35K–$40K

3.3%80

$40K–$45K

8.3%202

$45K–$50K

1.7%42

$50K–$60K

11.4%277

$60K–$75K

12%293

$75K–$100K

20.3%494

$100K–$125K

9.2%225

$125K–$150K

1.6%38

$150K–$200K

5.3%129

$200K+

2.9%70

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

165

Avg. Tenant Renti

$304/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes73% occupied$328/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 857 homes93% occupied$297/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

73%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

27%

Who Receives This Housing

80.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91% of subsidized households are minority

16.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

591%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,582

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,662

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

235(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured