Davidson County, Tennessee Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Davidson County, Tennessee, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Davidson County, Tennessee. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Davidson County, Tennessee. The estimated population of Davidson County, Tennessee is 708,490 people, with a median age of 34.6.

We can look at the total population in Davidson County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
708,490
+2.6%
+4.45%
2020
690,540
+0.44%
-
2019
687,488
+0.51%
-
2018
684,017
+0.84%
-
2017
678,322
 - -

Population of Davidson County, Tennessee by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
55.7%
56.4%
 -1.24%
Black/African American
26.4%
27.3%
 -3.30%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
10.4%
10.1%
 +2.97%
Asian
3.5%
3.5%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
2.2%
 +54.55%
Other
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Davidson County, Tennessee by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.6 +0.58% 34.2 +0.88% 35.1 +0.29%
2020 34.4 +0.29% 33.9 +0.3% 35 0%
2019 34.3 0% 33.8 +0.3% 35 0%
2018 34.3 0% 33.7 0% 35 0%
2017 34.3 - 33.7 - 35 -

The median age of Davidson County, Tennessee gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 44,058 -2.09% 44,109 -2.43% 43,104 43,033
10 to 19 38,308 +6.21% 36,667 +6.16% 40,733 38,976
20 to 29 57,455 +1.67% 63,656 +2.68% 58,413 65,380
30 to 39 55,001 +9.67% 55,938 +12.26% 60,476 63,098
40 to 49 42,876 +2.53% 42,176 -4.4408920985006E-16% 43,940 42,151
50 to 59 40,337 -0.16% 44,385 -1.26% 40,238 43,824
60 to 69 29,422 +11.22% 34,464 +6.85% 32,840 36,866
70+ 19,623 +15.13% 29,847 +9.11% 22,762 32,656

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Davidson County, Tennessee is $66,047.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Davidson County.

  • Under 25
    $40,839.00
  • 25 to 44
    $70,614.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,172.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,665.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Davidson County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Davidson County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Davidson County, Tennessee is currently $96,207.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.56% of households in Davidson County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Davidson County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.83%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.56%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Davidson County is $40,962.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Davidson County by the total population of Davidson County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Davidson County, Tennessee, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Davidson County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.11%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.89%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Davidson County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Davidson County over the age of 16 is 576,595.

Of those people, a total of 71.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Davidson County is 68.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 33,951 45.10% 15.40%
20 to 24 years 50,165 78.40% 8.10%
25 to 29 years 73,628 88.80% 4.20%
30 to 34 years 68,794 89.00% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 99,347 86.20% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 81,886 83.50% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 43,700 76.60% 4.70%
60 to 64 years 37,564 62.60% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 54,935 33.40% 4.00%
75 years and over 32,625 9.80% 1.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Davidson County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 367,715 71.90% 3.70%
Black or African American 148,710 71.00% 7.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,114 67.90% 0.40%
Asian 20,631 69.00% 2.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 261 69.00% 26.90%
Other 16,121 72.50% 5.50%
Two or more races 22,043 77.20% 4.50%
Hispanic or Latino 48,284 75.00% 4.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 341,766 71.70% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Davidson County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Davidson County is 393,499, with median earnings of $41,550.00.

Women in Davidson County, Tennessee earning approximately 87.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 393,499 $41,550.00
Male 201,143 $44,473.00
Female 192,356 $38,823.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 46,121 $71,286.00
Business and Financial 27,105 $63,360.00
Computer and Mathematical 14,326 $73,980.00
Architecture and Engineering 5,633 $70,474.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4,428 $54,773.00
Community and Social Service 6,459 $42,615.00
Legal 6,812 $76,689.00
Educational and Library 24,926 $43,469.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17,016 $42,385.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26,166 $61,288.00
Healthcare Support 7,829 $28,784.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4,006 $27,564.00
Law Enforcement 1,666 $49,257.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25,026 $18,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12,718 $20,949.00
Personal Care and Service 9,484 $23,204.00
Sales 38,457 $38,508.00
Office and Administrative Support 43,157 $37,329.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 491 $21,150.00
Construction and Extraction 18,200 $34,268.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6,965 $38,384.00
Production 17,338 $32,421.00
Transportation and Material Moving 14,649 $34,583.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 24,580 $82,897.00 21,541 $60,782.00
Business and Financial 12,412 $72,662.00 14,693 $58,497.00
Computer and Mathematical 10,515 $76,620.00 3,811 $68,865.00
Architecture and Engineering 4,603 $72,350.00 1,030 $52,321.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1,765 $53,514.00 2,663 $55,159.00
Community and Social Service 2,026 $51,898.00 4,433 $40,594.00
Legal 3,195 $98,295.00 3,617 $64,975.00
Educational and Library 7,774 $44,211.00 17,152 $43,305.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10,244 $46,696.00 6,772 $37,015.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7,256 $84,365.00 18,910 $55,407.00
Healthcare Support 1,778 $29,571.00 6,051 $28,663.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2,661 $34,689.00 1,345 $21,559.00
Law Enforcement 1,278 $49,563.00 388 $46,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 12,260 $24,069.00 12,766 $15,797.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7,035 $24,983.00 5,683 $17,745.00
Personal Care and Service 2,382 $24,041.00 7,102 $22,452.00
Sales 20,008 $48,444.00 18,449 $30,062.00
Office and Administrative Support 11,945 $38,890.00 31,212 $36,856.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 303 $14,264.00 188 $22,103.00
Construction and Extraction 17,286 $34,577.00 914 $25,886.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6,433 $39,476.00 532 $30,357.00
Production 10,580 $35,019.00 6,758 $29,451.00
Transportation and Material Moving 12,018 $40,072.00 2,631 $26,234.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 293,859 households in Davidson County, with an average household size of 2.34 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 157,896 families in Davidson County with an average family size of 3.08 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 108,747 12,065 37,084 135,963
Average Household Size 3.13 3.43 3.26 1.36
Total Families 108,747 12,065 37,084 0
Average Household Size 3.09 2.99 3.09 0

Poverty

Of the 157,896 families in Davidson County, 10.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Davidson County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 324,727 housing units in Davidson County, Tennessee.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 293,859 90.49%
Vacant 30,868 9.51%

39.81% of the total 324,727 housing units in Davidson County are rental units. This is approximately 129,259 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 160,442 are occupied by the owner - or 49.41% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Davidson County is $1,252.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Davidson County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    4,158
  • Less than $500
    9,385
  • $500 to $999
    26,198
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    53,704
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26,660
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    8,916
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2,372
  • $3,000 or more
    2,024

Property Value

The median value of a property in Davidson County is $294,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Davidson County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    3,553
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,393
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9,901
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    19,902
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    46,052
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    47,936
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    22,516
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7,189

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Davidson County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Davidson County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    20,560
  • 1940 to 1949
    13,032
  • 1950 to 1959
    32,394
  • 1960 to 1969
    37,934
  • 1970 to 1979
    43,403
  • 1980 to 1989
    47,170
  • 1990 to 1999
    39,905
  • 2000 to 2009
    44,338
  • 2010 to 2013
    43,514
  • 2014 or later
    2,477

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Davidson County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    18,880
  • 1 vehicle available
    113,138
  • 2 vehicles available
    109,746
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    52,095

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Davidson County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Davidson County that commute to work in a particular way.

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Davidson County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    6,249
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    24,530
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    41,092
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    57,120
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    61,802
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    28,075
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    53,511
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    12,324
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    12,089
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    23,478
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    12,142
  • 90 or more minutes
    5,035

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Davidson County, Tennessee in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Davidson County, Tennessee

We have data for 41 places in Davidson County, Tennessee. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.