Davidson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Davidson County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 709,846. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Davidson County is 34.6 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Davidson County is $75,664. This is 13% higher than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $386,600. Housing costs are 51% higher than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Davidson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.9% vs 15.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.6% vs 7.1%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.4% vs 1.8%).

Education

47.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Davidson County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%. Notably, 18.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.