Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Nashville-Davidson, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

684,298

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.9%361,998

Black

25.2%172,362

Hispanic/Latino

13.8%94,458

Two or More

4%27,703

Asian

3.4%23,417

Other

0.5%3,492

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%518

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%350

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%15,778

High School Diploma

16.9%80,394

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%23,350

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%57,579

Associate's Degree

6%28,669

Bachelor's Degree

29.1%138,258

Master's Degree

11.7%55,695

Professional Degree

3.4%16,196

Doctorate

2.7%12,870

HS or Higher

90.2%

BA or Higher

46.9%

Graduate+

17.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$383,100

Median Renti

$1,486

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53%160,871

Renter-Occupied

47%142,668

Total Units

333,074

Homeownership

53%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,197

Mean Household Incomei

$106,483

Per Capita Incomei

$46,820

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

401,744

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

18,037

Residentsi

31,497

Avg. Tenant Renti

$361/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing25 homes92% occupied$285/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers6,258 homes83% occupied$448/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 810,569 homes86% occupied$309/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC186 homes96% occupied$425/mo rent

811/PRAC87 homes93% occupied$305/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,197/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

85.6%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

12.3%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

2.1%

Who Receives This Housing

74.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

79.2% of subsidized households are minority

19.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

25,588(4.7% of civilian adults)