Brentwood, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Brentwood, Tennessee is 45,272 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in Tennessee. The median household income is $184,720, the median home value is $926,700, and the median age is 44.0.
The population has grown 22.4% since 2010 (37,205 → 45,525).
45,272
Population
1074
People / sq mi
$184,720
Median Income
$926,700
Median Home Value
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Brentwood covers 42.2 sq mi of land at 1074 people per square mile.
About Brentwood, TN
What sets Brentwood apart is money: median household income runs $184,720, above the US median of $78,538. Brentwood is a city in Tennessee with a population of 45,272. It ranks #18 among cities in Tennessee by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $184,720, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.7%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $926,700, with typical rent around $2,497.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 74.5% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 26.2% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Brentwood firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Brentwood city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Brentwood city had a population of 37,205 in 2010 and 45,525 in 2024, a 22.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 45,734 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 1.47%.
45,525
Population (2024)
37,205
Population (2010)
45,734
Peak (2021)
1.47%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,205 |
| 2011 | 38,086 |
| 2012 | 39,019 |
| 2013 | 39,997 |
| 2014 | 40,935 |
| 2015 | 41,684 |
| 2016 | 42,406 |
| 2017 | 42,626 |
| 2018 | 42,567 |
| 2019 | 42,783 |
| 2020 | 45,447 |
| 2021 | 45,734 |
| 2022 | 45,612 |
| 2023 | 45,425 |
| 2024 | 45,525 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$184,720
Median Household Income
$87,589
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$926,700
Median Home Value
$2,497
Median Rent
90.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.1%
High School+
74.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
68.4%
Public Transit
26.2%
Work From Home
25.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
48.2%
Foreign Born
90.1%
Non-English at Home
5.5%
Veterans
6.2%
With Disability
97.0%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.1% |
| Information | 13.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6.3% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.4% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.7% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brentwood, Tennessee has a population of 45,272 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in Tennessee.
The median household income in Brentwood, Tennessee is $184,720, with 1.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Brentwood, Tennessee is $926,700, with median monthly rent at $2,497 and a homeownership rate of 90.9%.
The median age in Brentwood, Tennessee is 44.0 years. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.
The population has grown 22.4% since 2010 (37,205 → 45,525).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.