Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance): Demographics & People
690,130 people call Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) home, in 313,513 households. Population grew 0.8% from 684,298 (2022) to 690,130 (2024). Median age 34.5 years. (4.8y younger than Tennessee). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 53% White (non-Hispanic) and 24% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.59). 51% of households are family-led. County is losing 11,415 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 32% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.2 people per household.
- 49% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.8% from 684,298 (2022) to 690,130 (2024) — about 1.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~696,008 (extrapolated at 0.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 703,879.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 715,884 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 684,298 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 690,130 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 690,130 people |
| Population Estimate | 703,879 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.5y is 4.4 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.5 years (vs Tennessee 39.3y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Population under 18 | 143,152 |
| Median age | 34.5 years (vs Tennessee 39.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 690,130 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.59 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 386,688 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 174,469 |
| Asian residents | 23,640 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 94,458 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 58.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 56.9% |
| Asian population | 3.5% |
| Black population | 24.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 14.1% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 52.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 15% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 304,110 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 270,083 |
| Share born in this state | 44.1% |
| Share born in another state | 55.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 39.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 15.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 93,686 |
| From Europe | 6,043 |
| From Asia | 154 |
| From Africa | 26,521 |
| From Latin America | 279 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 1,549 |
| Census Foreign Born · Central America | 1 |
| Census Foreign Born · South America | 79 |
Households & Family Composition
313,513 households. Averaging 2.2 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 51% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 156,447 families, 27% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 142,564 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 156,447 |
| Married couples with children | 42,239 |
| Single-parent households | 5,479 |
| Average household size | 2.19 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 8,804 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 3,914 |
| Family households | 160,002 households |
| Households that are families | 51.0% |
| Total households | 313,513 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 19.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 11,415 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 19.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 631,994 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 643,409 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -11,415 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 34,672 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 20,861 residents live in group quarters (3.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 20,861 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 7 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | TN-07 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 47,037 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 47 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 37 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Davidson |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 24.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 23.50 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 25.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 47,037 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Davidson County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large central metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 36,395 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 47,037 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Davidson County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 77.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 68.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 51.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 694,144 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 690,130, stable, young professional, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 690,130 people |
| Town Summary · County | Davidson County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade