Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

122,258

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

12.1%

2.24% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$78,285

0.0255% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$422,100

Population & Diversity

Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN is home to a population of 122k people, from which 85.8% are citizens.

As of 2024, 23.2% of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (28.3k people).

In 2024, there were 3.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.2k people) in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN are Spanish (18,516 households), Arabic (4,056 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (1,818 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,506

Women

51.1%

59,746

Men

48.9%

The resident population of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN in 2024 was 122,252 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

85.8%

2024 Citizenship

85.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 85.8% of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN was 85.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.2k ± 2.73k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.3k ± 1.94k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
11.3k ± 2.12k

21.6%

Hispanic Population

26.4k people

21.6% of the people in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN are hispanic (26.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,877 ± 1,836 people
Iraq
2,879 ± 1,302 people
Honduras
2,663 ± 1,253 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 5,877 Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN residents, followed by Iraq with 2,879 and Honduras with 2,663.

Foreign-Born Population

23.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

28.3k people

23.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

29.1k people

As of 2024, 23.2% of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN residents (28.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN was 23.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
18,516 households (16.5%)
Arabic
4,056 households (3.63%)
Other Indo-European Languages
1,818 households (1.62%)

31.9% of the households in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN was Spanish. 16.5% of the households in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,003 ± 322
Gulf War (2001-)
967 ± 272
Gulf War (1990s)
634 ± 227

Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN.

Health

83.7% of the population of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 47.6% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 7.76% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 0.429% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

1,437 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,437 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 27.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.3%

Uninsured

47.6%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

7.76%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

0.429%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN grew by 0.389% from 16.3% to 16.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN employs 64k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN were Construction (4,598 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,928 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,833 people), and the highest paying industries were Printing & related support activities ($190,553), Not specified retail trade ($171,566), and Spectator sports ($138,197).

Males in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,604. The income inequality in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,972

Women

46.8%

34,039

Men

53.2%

The workforce of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN in 2024 was 64,011 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

64k

2024 Value

0.317%

1 Year growth

± 0.317%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 0.317%, from 63.8k employees to 64k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN, are Other managers (1,893 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,700 people), and Customer service representatives (1,386 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

64k

2024 Value

0.317%

1 Year growth

± 0.317%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 0.317%, from 63.8k employees to 64k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN, are Construction (4,598 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,928 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,833 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,116

Median earning men ± $2,021

$48,725

Median earning women ± $2,165

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($90,655), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,508), and Public Administration ($67,840).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,524), Construction ($58,598), and Information ($55,592).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Education

The student population of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 136 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN are Black or African American (25 and 34.7%), Hispanic or Latino (19 and 26.4%), Unknown (16 and 22.2%), and White (5 and 6.94%).

The largest universities in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Shear Perfection Academy of Cosmetology (72 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (35 and 48.6%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (25 and 34.7%), and General Cosmetology (10 and 13.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 136 students enrolled in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 65 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nail Specialist & Manicurist
35 degrees awarded
Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
25 degrees awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN was Nail Specialist & Manicurist with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Shear Perfection Academy of Cosmetology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

72 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shear Perfection Academy of Cosmetology with 72 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN, which is 0 times less than the 72 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 25 degrees mean that there were 1.32 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 19 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($15,732) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2018.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,629) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2018.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($3,042) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 2.45% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (28.2k), High School or Equivalent (17.9k), and Some college (15.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN was $422,100 in 2024, which is 1.27 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $392,000 to $422,100, a 7.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN is 53.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$422,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,358

$28,253

Median Property Taxes

±$1,465

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.9%

Homeownership

2024

69.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 53.9% of the housing units in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,285

Median Household Income

± $2,526

52.4k

Number of Households

± 2,205

In 2024, the median household income of the 52.4k households in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN declined from $78,285 from the previous year's value of $78,305.

The following chart displays the households in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.424

2024 Wage GINI in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN

0.435

2023 Wage GINI in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN

In 2024, the income inequality in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.48% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.8%)
Worked At Home (17.6%)
Carpooled (9.94%)

In 2024, 69.8% of workers in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.6%) and those who carpooled to work (9.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.665% of the workforce in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN (14.7k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Nashville/Davidson County--South & Southeast Nashville PUMA, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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