Population 7,299 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nashville
Household size in Nashville
| Period | Nashville | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Nashville has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Arkansas as a whole looks much the same. Household size has edged down from 2.63 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Nashville
| Period | Nashville | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Nashville is 37.0 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Nashville
| Period | Nashville | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Nashville (14.1%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Nashville
Renters in Nashville
| Period | Nashville | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Nashville own their homes; 28.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (52.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.0 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Nashville
| Period | Nashville | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.7% of the housing in Nashville, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Nashville
| Period | Nashville | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Nashville are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Arkansas overall, where the median home dates to 1988. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the center.
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 Nashville
| Period | Nashville | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $500 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $532 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $583 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $737 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$237 | +$346 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Nashville costs $737 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $237 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Nashville
Bachelor's degrees in Nashville
| Period | Nashville | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Nashville: 20.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Nashville
| Period | Nashville | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.2% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.9% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Nashville have finished high school as nationally: 88.1%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Nashville
| Period | Nashville | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Nashville is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Nashville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 2.56 | 37.0 | 14.1% | 28.9% | 16.7% | 1977 | $737 | 20.0% | 88.1% | 4.7% |
| Muddyfork | 2.63 | 36.3 | 14.4% | 31.7% | 12.5% | 1984 | $784 | 16.2% | 85.2% | 8.7% |
| North Bingen | 3.01 | 47.2 | 2.3% | 11.4% | 31.4% | 1988 | $450 | 32.9% | 96.4% | 5.9% |
| Mineral Springs | 2.70 | 34.4 | 24.6% | 27.8% | 17.4% | 1982 | $802 | 9.0% | 91.4% | 3.4% |
| Ozan | 2.48 | 48.8 | 3.4% | 27.9% | 32.6% | 1977 | $530 | 15.6% | 83.9% | 9.2% |
| Center Point | 2.14 | 44.7 | 7.3% | 8.6% | 20.9% | 1979 | $637 | 19.6% | 83.1% | 7.5% |
| Tokio | 2.44 | 47.9 | 4.3% | 22.7% | 17.2% | 1982 | $497 | 26.9% | 93.4% | 2.7% |
| Buck Range | 2.58 | 56.4 | 18.3% | 11.6% | 33.7% | 1983 | $589 | 13.0% | 96.7% | 1.8% |
| Tollette | 2.59 | 58.1 | 18.9% | 12.7% | 36.8% | 1983 | $548 | 14.1% | 98.8% | 1.1% |
| Nathan | 2.15 | 46.4 | 11.5% | 30.7% | 10.7% | 1979 | $627 | 19.9% | 88.1% | 5.4% |
| Roy | 2.81 | 42.9 | 7.3% | 17.4% | 29.7% | 1984 | $530 | 26.3% | 93.2% | 5.9% |
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 Nashville. 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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