Davidson County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Davidson County, Tennessee has a population of 715,388, the 2nd most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $77,853 and the median home value is $417,400. The poverty rate is 14.0%.

Davidson County Quick Facts

Population 715,388

Median Household Income $77,85390% MOE ±$1,253

Median Home Value $417,40090% MOE ±$5,765

Poverty Rate 14.0%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±0.4 pts

Median Age 34.6 years90% MOE ±0.1 years

Homeownership Rate 52.8%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 48.4%90% MOE ±0.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.9%

Cities/Places 7

Population 715,388 2nd of 95

Median Income $77,853 12% higher than state

Poverty Rate 14.0%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Davidson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	687,488	715,388	+4.1%
Median household income	$74,320	$77,853	+4.8%
Median home value¹	$297,462	$417,400	+40.3%
Median gross rent	$1,356	$1,582	+16.6%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Davidson

$77,853

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Davidson

$417,400

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.8%

$25K-$50K 17.3%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 38.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

13.0%

$100K-$125K

9.9%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

12.8%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

72.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.8%

Renter 47.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,582/mo 24.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.7%

18-34

29.9%

35-54

25.7%

55-74

18.8%

75+

4.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Davidson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Nashville-Davidson	690,130	$77,371	14.1%	$413,600
Goodlettsville	17,597	$70,758	9.7%	$381,900
Forest Hills	4,683	$250,000+	6.7%	$1,413,100
Oak Hill	4,617	$215,530	1.2%	$1,199,600
Belle Meade	2,708	$250,000+	1.5%	$2,000,000+
Ridgetop	1,995	$85,063	3.5%	$351,100
Berry Hill	1,980	$79,591	11.2%	$607,000

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Population Overview

Davidson County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 715,388. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

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 $77,853. This is 12% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $417,400. Housing costs are 46% higher than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 52.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Davidson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.3% vs 15.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.9% vs 7.4%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.4% vs 1.9%).

Education

48.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Davidson County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%. Notably, 18.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Davidson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Tennessee and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Davidson County, Tennessee?

Davidson County has a population of 715,388, making it the 2nd most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Davidson County?

The median household income in Davidson County is $77,853 with a poverty rate of 14.0%.

How many cities are in Davidson County, Tennessee?

Davidson County contains 7 Census-designated places.