Davidson County, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 2nd-largest in Tennessee

The population of Davidson County, Tennessee is 709,846 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 2nd-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $75,664, the median home value is $386,600, and the median age is 34.6.

The population of Davidson County has grown 16.2% since 2010 (627,794 → 729,505), a +1.08% annualized rate.

Davidson County within Tennessee · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

709,846

Population

+1.08%

Annual growth

1410

People / sq mi

$75,664

Median Income

$386,600

Median Home Value

Davidson County covers 503 sq mi of land at 1409.9 people per square mile.

About Davidson County, TN

Homeownership is the standout figure in Davidson County: 53.4% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 709,846 residents, Davidson County is a county in Tennessee. It is the #2-largest of all counties in Tennessee nationally.

The typical household earns $75,664 a year, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.0%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $386,600, with typical rent around $1,485.

Davidson County is among the best-educated US counties: 47.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 18.3% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

Davidson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Davidson County had a population of 627,794 in 2010 and 729,505 in 2024, a 16.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 729,505 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.09%.

Davidson County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

729,505

Population (2024)

627,794

Population (2010)

729,505

Peak (2024)

1.09%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	627,794	-	-	estimate
2011	636,083	+8,289	+1.32%	estimate
2012	649,619	+13,536	+2.13%	estimate
2013	660,560	+10,941	+1.68%	estimate
2014	670,102	+9,542	+1.44%	estimate
2015	680,397	+10,295	+1.54%	estimate
2016	686,420	+6,023	+0.89%	estimate
2017	687,808	+1,388	+0.20%	estimate
2018	691,298	+3,490	+0.51%	estimate
2019	692,999	+1,701	+0.25%	estimate
2020	716,095	+23,096	+3.33%	estimate
2021	700,966	-15,129	-2.11%	estimate
2022	711,280	+10,314	+1.47%	estimate
2023	719,092	+7,812	+1.10%	estimate
2024	729,505	+10,413	+1.45%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	57.1%
Black or African American	25.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

34.6

Median Age

51.6%

Female

48.4%

Male

12.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.5%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

5.4%

15–19

5.7%

20–24

7.1%

25–34

20.2%

35–44

14.4%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

5.8%

60–64

5.2%

65–74

8.0%

75–84

3.5%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 17.6% · Seniors (65+): 12.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$75,664+$8,567 vs state
Mean household income	$110,098
Per-capita income	$48,394
Poverty rate	10.0%+0.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.3%
Employment-to-population	68.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.2%

Finance & real estate

15.1%

Education & health care

11.4%

Information

7.7%

Manufacturing

6.9%

Construction

6.7%

Retail trade

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Davidson County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.2% of workers.

How residents commute

1.6%

Drive alone

1.9%

Carpool

68.3%

Public transit

18.3%

Work from home

24.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$386,600+$129,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,485

Median rent

53.4%

Homeownership rate

345,026

Total housing units

91.2%

Occupied

8.8%

Vacant

46.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.7%

With health insurance

96.1%

With broadband internet

38.9%

Foreign-born

4.7%

Veterans (18+)

11.0%

With a disability

81.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.3%

High School+

47.3%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson (684,298)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)All Tennessee cities →

Other counties in Tennessee

Shelby County (922,195)Knox County (487,401)Hamilton County (370,913)Rutherford County (351,591)Williamson County (254,609)Montgomery County (227,957)Sumner County (200,553)Sullivan County (159,693)Wilson County (153,587)Blount County (137,747)All Tennessee counties →

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 →

County rankings

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Common questions about Davidson County, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Davidson County, Tennessee has a population of 709,846 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 2nd-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 1410 people per square mile.

The population of Davidson County has grown 16.2% since 2010 (627,794 → 729,505), a +1.08% annualized rate.

The median household income in Davidson County, Tennessee is $75,664, with mean (average) household income of $110,098 and per-capita income of $48,394. 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Davidson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (57.1%), Black or African American (25.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Davidson County, Tennessee is 34.6 years. Residents are 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

The median home value in Davidson County is $386,600 and median monthly rent is $1,485. 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 345,026 total housing units, 8.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Davidson County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Davidson County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.