Population 6,009 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vanderbilt-West End
Household size in Vanderbilt-West End
| Period | Vanderbilt-West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.47 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.46 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.43 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.40 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Vanderbilt-West End are small: just 1.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 1.47 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of Nashville's 38 neighborhoods have smaller 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 Vanderbilt-West End
| Period | Vanderbilt-West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.9 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.1 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 23.3 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Vanderbilt-West End is young: half of its residents are under 23.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. No other Nashville neighborhood is younger.
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 Vanderbilt-West End
| Period | Vanderbilt-West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Vanderbilt-West End: 2.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 8.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of Nashville's 38 neighborhoods 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 Vanderbilt-West End
Renters in Vanderbilt-West End
| Period | Vanderbilt-West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.8% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 93.9% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 98.4% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Vanderbilt-West End: 98.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 36.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. No other Nashville neighborhood has a higher 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 Vanderbilt-West End
| Period | Vanderbilt-West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.5% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +36.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 64.5% of the housing in Vanderbilt-West End, 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 up 36.1 points from 2006–10, 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 Vanderbilt-West End
| Period | Vanderbilt-West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2011 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2013 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +41 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Vanderbilt-West End is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2013, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only two of Nashville's 38 neighborhoods 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 Vanderbilt-West End
| Period | Vanderbilt-West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $924 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $999 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,674 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,864 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$940 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
Rent in Vanderbilt-West End runs $1,864 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $940 a month since 2006–10, up 102%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 43.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Vanderbilt-West End
Bachelor's degrees in Vanderbilt-West End
| Period | Vanderbilt-West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.0% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.3% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.2% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.7% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −16.3 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Vanderbilt-West End: 47.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is down 16.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Vanderbilt-West End
| Period | Vanderbilt-West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.9% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 55.7% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −32.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than four in ten adults in Vanderbilt-West End never finished high school, well above the national share: only 55.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 32.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. No other Nashville neighborhood has a lower 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 Vanderbilt-West End
| Period | Vanderbilt-West End | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Vanderbilt-West End has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 13.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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).
Vanderbilt-West End compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt-West End | 1.40 | 23.3 | 2.4% | 98.8% | 64.5% | 2013 | $1,864 | 47.7% | 55.7% | 3.0% |
| Midtown-Nashville | 1.30 | 26.1 | 1.9% | 84.6% | 21.5% | 2011 | $2,033 | 77.8% | 93.5% | 1.9% |
| Cherokee Park | 1.67 | 42.8 | 4.2% | 60.2% | 14.0% | 1983 | $1,857 | 68.7% | 91.4% | 4.5% |
| Edgehill | 2.14 | 33.1 | 11.5% | 68.4% | 17.3% | 1998 | $1,618 | 54.9% | 80.3% | 7.4% |
| Hillsboro West End | 1.80 | 37.5 | 3.4% | 56.9% | 15.0% | 1971 | $1,811 | 81.5% | 98.3% | 4.8% |
| The Gulch | 1.24 | 29.1 | 2.4% | 78.2% | 16.8% | 2015 | $2,231 | 80.1% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Fisk-Meharry | 1.59 | 26.7 | 10.7% | 82.3% | 15.7% | 2001 | $1,256 | 55.6% | 88.6% | 8.4% |
| Bellmont Hillsboro | 1.91 | 26.9 | 4.5% | 40.0% | 13.7% | 1954 | $1,912 | 76.2% | 99.2% | 6.8% |
| Downtown Nashville | 1.46 | 30.7 | 8.4% | 78.2% | 32.5% | 1990 | $2,168 | 81.4% | 98.7% | 0.0% |
| Sylvan Park | 2.27 | 37.8 | 4.0% | 24.9% | 8.3% | 1962 | $1,833 | 78.8% | 99.4% | 0.6% |
| Melrose | 1.78 | 31.8 | 3.7% | 52.7% | 11.2% | 2002 | $1,615 | 77.9% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
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 Vanderbilt-West End. 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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