Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee is 684,298 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Tennessee. The median household income is $75,197, the median home value is $383,100, and the median age is 34.4.

The population has grown 16.6% since 2010 (604,589 → 704,963).

684,298

Population

1439

People / sq mi

$75,197

Median Income

$383,100

Median Home Value

Nashville-Davidson covers 475.6 sq mi of land at 1439 people per square mile.

About Nashville-Davidson, TN

Nashville-Davidson is a city in Tennessee with a population of 684,298. It ranks #1 among cities in Tennessee by population. The median age is 34.4, younger than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The median household income in Nashville-Davidson is $75,197, near the US median of $74,580. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $383,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,486. The homeownership rate of 53.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Nashville-Davidson reflects 46.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 18.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.9 minutes each way.

Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) had a population of 604,589 in 2010 and 704,963 in 2024, a 16.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 704,963 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.11%.

704,963

Population (2024)

604,589

Population (2010)

704,963

Peak (2024)

1.11%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	604,589	-	-	estimate
2011	612,518	+7,929	+1.31%	estimate
2012	625,550	+13,032	+2.13%	estimate
2013	635,999	+10,449	+1.67%	estimate
2014	645,259	+9,260	+1.46%	estimate
2015	655,498	+10,239	+1.59%	estimate
2016	661,765	+6,267	+0.96%	estimate
2017	663,587	+1,822	+0.28%	estimate
2018	667,006	+3,419	+0.52%	estimate
2019	670,820	+3,814	+0.57%	estimate
2020	689,726	+18,906	+2.82%	estimate
2021	675,671	-14,055	-2.04%	estimate
2022	685,903	+10,232	+1.51%	estimate
2023	694,294	+8,391	+1.22%	estimate
2024	704,963	+10,669	+1.54%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	56.5%
Black or African American	25.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$75,197

Median Household Income

$46,820

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$383,100

Median Home Value

$1,486

Median Rent

53.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.2%

High School+

46.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.7%

Drive Alone

68.1%

Public Transit

18.3%

Work From Home

24.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

38.7%

Foreign Born

80.7%

Non-English at Home

4.7%

Veterans

11.0%

With Disability

87.4%

Health Insurance

96.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	15.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	11.5%
Information	7.6%
Manufacturing	7.0%
Construction	6.7%
Retail Trade	5.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.8%
Public Administration	3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing	3.1%
Agriculture & Mining	0.2%

Largest cities in Tennessee

Memphis (629,063)Knoxville (193,721)Chattanooga (182,832)Clarksville (171,897)Murfreesboro (157,547)Franklin (85,575)Johnson City (71,455)Jackson (68,098)Hendersonville (62,390)Bartlett (56,998)View all Tennessee cities →

Largest counties in Tennessee

Shelby County (922,195)Davidson County (709,846)Knox County (487,401)Hamilton County (370,913)Rutherford County (351,591)

Part of Tennessee

Tennessee demographic profile All Tennessee data →

Metro areas in Tennessee

Nashville (2,043,713)Memphis (1,341,606)Knoxville (919,553)Chattanooga (569,333)Clarksville (328,626)Kingsport (309,580)Johnson City (208,934)Jackson (180,844)All US metros →

City rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee has a population of 684,298 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Tennessee.

The median household income in Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee is $75,197, with 10.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee is $383,100, with median monthly rent at $1,486 and a homeownership rate of 53.0%.

The median age in Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee is 34.4 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The population has grown 16.6% since 2010 (604,589 → 704,963).