Millersville, Robertson County, Sumner County, Tennessee Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Millersville, 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 Millersville, Tennessee. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Millersville, Tennessee. The estimated population of Millersville, Tennessee is 6,099 people, with a median age of 39.7.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,099
-4.75% -9.78%
2020
6,403
+0.83%
-
2019
6,350
-3.35% -
2018
6,570
-2.81% -
2017
6,760
- -

Population of Millersville, 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
73.5%
85.5%
-14.04%
Black/African American
11.7%
6.4%
+82.81%
Native
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Hispanic
10.4%
3.2%
+225.00%
Asian
0.8%
0.9%
-11.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
3.8%
-31.58%
Other
1.1%
0%
0.00%

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 Millersville, 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 39.7 +0.25% 41.6 +8.05% 38.2 -12.39%
2020 39.6 +4.49% 38.5 +8.76% 43.6 +10.38%
2019 37.9 0% 35.4 -0.84% 39.5 +2.6%
2018 37.9 +1.61% 35.7 -0.56% 38.5 +2.67%
2017 37.3 - 35.9 - 37.5 -

The median age of Millersville, 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 9 618 -71.79% 440 +12.46% 277 453
10 to 19 396 -30.11% 412 1.27% 278 352
20 to 29 252 +74.42% 367 -4.18% 414 341
30 to 39 584 -24.42% 636 -20.34% 445 514
40 to 49 483 -44.94% 355 -12.85% 293 284
50 to 59 452 +2.6% 522 -37.83% 458 346
60 to 69 396 +48.84% 323 +61.05% 600 554
70+ 196 +13.57% 328 -12.61% 212 278

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Millersville, Tennessee is $61,687.00.

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 Millersville.

  • Under 25
    $46,087.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,667.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,940.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,636.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Millersville, 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 Millersville, Tennessee is currently $72,963.00.

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.

0.73% of households in Millersville 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 Millersville against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.81%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Millersville is $31,487.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Millersville 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
    6.69%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.01%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.77%

Employment

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

The total population of Millersville over the age of 16 is 5,002.

Of those people, a total of 72.30% 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 Millersville is 69.60%.

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 263 70.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 359 94.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 396 94.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 463 89.20% 0.20%
35 to 44 years 767 77.10% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 622 89.20% 8.10%
55 to 59 years 488 84.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 441 61.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 952 46.80% 11.20%
75 years and over 251 11.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Millersville. 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 3,942 72.20% 3.40%
Black or African American 572 71.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 40 22.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 28 100.00% 0.00%
Other 309 81.20% 4.40%
Two or more races 110 68.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 384 83.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,861 72.10% 3.40%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Millersville is 3,480, with median earnings of $34,236.00.

Women in Millersville, Tennessee earning approximately 64.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,480 $34,236.00
Male 1,789 $45,777.00
Female 1,691 $29,665.00

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 190 $57,273.00
Business and Financial 101 $46,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 175 $67,344.00
Architecture and Engineering 78 $93,125.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 150 $29,221.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 189 $56,458.00
Healthcare Support 336 $27,557.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 40 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 251 $19,955.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 169 $27,396.00
Personal Care and Service 63 $13,750.00
Sales 247 $26,696.00
Office and Administrative Support 369 $34,119.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 247 $30,104.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 81 $33,380.00
Production 271 $33,542.00
Transportation and Material Moving 165 $78,073.00

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 63 $89,732.00 127 $37,466.00
Business and Financial 40 $0.00 61 $42,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 108 $67,632.00 67 $64,563.00
Architecture and Engineering 78 $93,125.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 150 $29,221.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 61 $61,303.00 128 $36,818.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 317 $22,345.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 40 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 103 $16,484.00 148 $26,308.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 125 $44,479.00 44 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 53 $13,750.00
Sales 131 $24,653.00 116 $26,786.00
Office and Administrative Support 101 $37,969.00 268 $34,034.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 247 $30,104.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 81 $33,380.00 0 $0.00
Production 192 $35,119.00 79 $32,898.00
Transportation and Material Moving 165 $78,073.00 0 $0.00

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 2,613 households in Millersville, with an average household size of 2.33 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 1,424 families in Millersville with an average family size of 3 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 967 128 329 1,189
Average Household Size 3.06 2.89 3.4 1.39
Total Families 967 128 329 0
Average Household Size 3.04 2.57 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 1,424 families in Millersville, 7.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Millersville:

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 2,787 housing units in Millersville, Tennessee.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,613 93.76%
Vacant 174 6.24%

30.89% of the total 2,787 housing units in Millersville are rental units. This is approximately 861 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,751 are occupied by the owner - or 62.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Millersville is $1,072.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Millersville 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
    1
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    333
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    386
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    127
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    15
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Millersville is $199,800.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    121
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    56
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    130
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    573
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    599
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    207
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    40
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    90
  • 1940 to 1949
    41
  • 1950 to 1959
    59
  • 1960 to 1969
    377
  • 1970 to 1979
    321
  • 1980 to 1989
    310
  • 1990 to 1999
    883
  • 2000 to 2009
    601
  • 2010 to 2013
    105
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Millersville that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    48
  • 1 vehicle available
    967
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,001
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    597

Commuting to Work

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

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Millersville.

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
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    189
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    317
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    455
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    376
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    257
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    391
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    150
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    150
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    417
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    246
  • 90 or more minutes
    141

Summary

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

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