Population 6,985 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arrington
Household size in Arrington
| Period | Arrington | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.06 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.37 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Arrington is a place of big households: 3.01 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.64, even as the national average fell. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Arrington
| Period | Arrington | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.3 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Arrington is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 41.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Arrington
| Period | Arrington | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.1% of households in Arrington, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only ten of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Arrington
Renters in Arrington
| Period | Arrington | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.9% of households in Arrington rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 32.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Arrington
| Period | Arrington | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Arrington: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Nashville area. Vacancy is down 7.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Arrington
| Period | Arrington | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +21 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Arrington is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2007, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only three have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Arrington
| Period | Arrington | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,236 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $991 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,154 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,960 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$724 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Arrington costs $1,960 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $724 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Arrington
Bachelor's degrees in Arrington
| Period | Arrington | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.4% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.1% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.8% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +26.4 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Arrington is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 26.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Arrington
| Period | Arrington | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Arrington: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Arrington
| Period | Arrington | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.8% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Arrington has been low: just 0.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Tennessee city with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Arrington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrington | 3.01 | 37.5 | 5.1% | 11.9% | 7.1% | 2007 | $1,960 | 53.8% | 96.4% | 0.8% |
| Patterson | 2.65 | 41.6 | 5.7% | 25.9% | 3.5% | 2003 | $1,499 | 39.9% | 95.7% | 4.9% |
| Nolensville | 3.27 | 39.2 | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 2008 | $2,347 | 65.3% | 96.3% | 2.5% |
| Smyrna | 2.95 | 35.3 | 17.4% | 35.4% | 5.0% | 1998 | $1,639 | 28.8% | 88.9% | 4.1% |
| College Grove | 2.92 | 40.1 | 7.1% | 11.0% | 5.5% | 2007 | $2,358 | 62.2% | 97.7% | 1.2% |
| Rockvale | 2.79 | 40.5 | 4.2% | 16.8% | 4.5% | 2001 | $1,515 | 38.4% | 94.5% | 3.1% |
| Rudderville | 2.82 | 44.0 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 15.9% | 1997 | $2,243 | 69.6% | 98.4% | 3.6% |
| Eagleville | 3.05 | 38.6 | 3.3% | 10.2% | 8.1% | 1997 | $1,389 | 43.1% | 94.4% | 1.8% |
| Peytonsville | 3.00 | 40.4 | 7.5% | 22.5% | 7.7% | 2000 | $2,336 | 62.3% | 94.0% | 1.6% |
| Murfreesboro | 2.73 | 34.4 | 11.1% | 39.4% | 8.4% | 2000 | $1,664 | 40.6% | 94.4% | 3.6% |
| Brentwood | 2.80 | 44.6 | 3.9% | 19.2% | 5.6% | 1997 | $2,446 | 73.2% | 97.6% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Arrington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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