Population 14,457 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nashville
Household size in Nashville
| Period | Nashville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Nashville run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across North Carolina. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
At 41.2, the median age in Nashville is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 40.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, 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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Nashville: 14.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Nashville has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five North Carolina cities.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Nashville rent their homes (33.5%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 46.4% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.2 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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Nashville: 11.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Nashville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1992, 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $682 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $674 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $820 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $865 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$183 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Nashville pays $865 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $183 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the south.
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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Nashville: 19.4% 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 2.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than 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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.2% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Nashville never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 4.6 points from 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 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Nashville is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 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 | 41.2 | 14.9% | 33.5% | 11.5% | 1992 | $865 | 19.4% | 87.2% | 4.7% |
| Momeyer | 2.55 | 43.3 | 10.0% | 24.6% | 11.5% | 1990 | $739 | 18.8% | 84.8% | 3.4% |
| Red Oak | 2.57 | 48.6 | 4.0% | 7.0% | 4.1% | 1988 | $809 | 35.5% | 93.3% | 1.6% |
| Matthews Crossroads | 2.43 | 33.2 | 41.9% | 19.7% | 11.0% | 2004 | $587 | 5.3% | 81.9% | 2.0% |
| Taylors Store | 2.34 | 51.5 | 11.3% | 23.6% | 25.2% | 1987 | $754 | 17.5% | 78.2% | 13.6% |
| Rocky Mount | 2.38 | 41.2 | 16.2% | 47.2% | 13.9% | 1977 | $954 | 22.6% | 87.0% | 6.9% |
| Spring Hope | 2.78 | 43.3 | 9.4% | 30.5% | 14.5% | 1984 | $997 | 13.2% | 83.6% | 3.4% |
| Stanhope | 3.24 | 44.4 | 4.9% | 21.6% | 20.7% | 1992 | $870 | 11.3% | 53.8% | 7.5% |
| Lancaster Crossroads | 2.57 | 44.3 | 22.5% | 28.6% | 15.5% | 1995 | $847 | 6.3% | 74.5% | 2.1% |
| Winstead Crossroads | 2.53 | 44.9 | 12.4% | 14.0% | 4.6% | 1991 | $852 | 27.8% | 89.5% | 3.1% |
| Drake | 2.51 | 46.0 | 6.1% | 27.1% | 11.7% | 1979 | $865 | 18.6% | 91.1% | 4.4% |
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 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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