Davidson County, TN

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2021 Population

708,490

2.6% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.6

0.581% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.3%

0.693% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,047

5.65% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$294,200

10% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

393,499

2.62% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Davidson County, TN had a population of 708k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $66,047. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Davidson County, TN grew from 690,540 to 708,490, a 2.6% increase and its median household income grew from $62,515 to $66,047, a 5.65% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Davidson County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.4%), White (Hispanic) (5.43%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.41%).

None of the households in Davidson County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.9% of the residents in Davidson County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Davidson County, TN are Vanderbilt University (4,734 degrees awarded in 2021), Belmont University (219709) (2,261 degrees), and Lipscomb University (219976) (1,499 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Davidson County, TN was $294,200, and the homeownership rate was 54.6%.

Most people in Davidson County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Davidson County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Davidson County, TN borders Cheatham County, TN, Robertson County, TN, Rutherford County, TN, Sumner County, TN, Williamson County, TN, and Wilson County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Davidson County, TN is home to a population of 708k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.4% of Davidson County, TN residents were born outside of the country (95.1k people).

In 2021, there were 2.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (395k people) in Davidson County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 187k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 38.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.9%

2021 Citizenship

91.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.9% of Davidson County, TN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Davidson County, TN was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Davidson County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Davidson County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
395k ± 932
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
187k ± 1.75k
White (Hispanic)
38.5k ± 2.71k

10.4%

Hispanic Population

73.9k people

10.4% of the people in Davidson County, TN are hispanic (73.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Davidson County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

13.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

95.1k people

12.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

89k people

As of 2021, 13.4% of Davidson County, TN residents (95.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Davidson County, TN was 12.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Davidson County, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,646 ± 787
Gulf War (2001-)
6,371 ± 783
Gulf War (1990s)
4,338 ± 596

Davidson County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Davidson County, TN employs 393k people. The largest industries in Davidson County, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (56,817 people), Retail Trade (39,518 people), and Educational Services (37,102 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,563), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($62,906), and Utilities ($62,159).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

393k

2021 Value

± 5,548

2.62%

1 Year growth

± 1.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Davidson County, TN grew at a rate of 2.62%, from 383k employees to 393k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Davidson County, TN, are Management Occupations (46,121 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (43,157 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (38,457 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Davidson County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

393k

2021 Value

± 5,548

2.62%

1 Year growth

± 1.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Davidson County, TN grew at a rate of 2.62%, from 383k employees to 393k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Davidson County, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (56,817 people), Retail Trade (39,518 people), and Educational Services (37,102 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Davidson County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Davidson County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,473

Median earning men ± $706

$38,823

Median earning women ± $610

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,436), Public Administration ($60,492), and Information ($57,129).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,897), Wholesale Trade ($50,268), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,972).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

8,056
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
5,138
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
4,595
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$17M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$7.22M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$6.61M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Davidson County, TN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.4%), followed by Other (3.14%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (64.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.4%)
Republican Party
Other (3.14%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Davidson County, TN went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.4%), followed by Other (3.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Davidson County, TN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Davidson County, TN awarded 15,652 degrees. The student population of Davidson County, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 20,720 male students and 32,188 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davidson County, TN are White (8,968 and 60.1%), followed by Black or African American (3,250 and 21.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1,053 and 7.05%), and Asian (740 and 4.96%).

The largest universities in Davidson County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Vanderbilt University (4,734 and 30.2%), Belmont University (219709) (2,261 and 14.4%), and Lipscomb University (219976) (1,499 and 9.58%).

The most popular majors in Davidson County, TN are General Business Administration & Management (750 and 4.79%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (723 and 4.62%), and Surgical Technologist (546 and 3.49%).

The median tuition costs in Davidson County, TN are $29,505 for private four year colleges, and $7,128 and $20,484 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Davidson County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 27.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 52,908 (39.2% men and 60.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 52,908 students enrolled in Davidson County, TN, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 26,791 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
360 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
340 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
311 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Davidson County, TN was General Business Administration & Management with 360 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Davidson County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Vanderbilt University
4,734 degrees awarded
Belmont University (219709)
2,261 degrees awarded
Lipscomb University (219976)
1,499 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Vanderbilt University with 4,734 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,138 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davidson County, TN, which is 0.645 times less than the 9,514 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,968 degrees mean that there were 2.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3,250 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,505) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,879) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Davidson County, TN was $294,200 in 2021, which is 1.2 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $267,400 to $294,200, a 10% increase. The homeownership rate in Davidson County, TN is 54.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Davidson County, TN have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Davidson County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Davidson County, TN is $66,047. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Davidson County, TN was Census Tract 182.03 with a value of $210,000, followed by Census Tract 186.01 and Census Tract 185, with respective values of $208,636 and $208,304.

In 2022, 16.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Davidson County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.05%.

Housing

Property

$294,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,059

$160,442

Median Property Taxes

±$3,190

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Davidson County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Davidson County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.6%

Homeownership

2021

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 54.6% of the housing units in Davidson County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Davidson County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 182.03
Census Tract 186.01
Census Tract 185

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Davidson County, TN was Census Tract 182.03 with a value of $210,000, followed by Census Tract 186.01 and Census Tract 185, with respective values of $208,636 and $208,304.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Davidson County, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,047

Median Household Income

± $1,118

294k

Number of Households

± 4,824

In 2021, the median household income of the 294k households in Davidson County, TN grew to $66,047 from the previous year's value of $62,515.

The following chart displays the households in Davidson County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Davidson County, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73%)
Worked At Home (12.8%)
Carpooled (8.97%)

In 2021, 73% of workers in Davidson County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Davidson County, TN have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.49% of the workforce in Davidson County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Davidson County, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Davidson County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Davidson County, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Davidson County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.05%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Davidson County, TN (98.4k out of 687k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Davidson County, TN is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.3% of the children was living in poverty in Davidson County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 1.1k in Davidson County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 32.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

87.8% of the population of Davidson County, TN has health coverage, with 50.5% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 9.02% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Davidson County, TN see 1041 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1041 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1231 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,041 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Davidson County, TN

Primary care physicians in Davidson County, TN see an average of 1,041 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,041 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Davidson County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 28.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

50.5%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

9.02%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Davidson County, TN grew by 5.21% from 11.6% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Davidson County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 73.9 in Davidson County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Davidson County, TN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.6% in Davidson County, TN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Davidson County, TN.

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