Brentwood, TN

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2023 Population

45,272

0.986% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

0.917% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

2.48%

4.53% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$184,720

1.73% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$926,700

10% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

21,447

1.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Brentwood, TN had a population of 45.3k people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $184,720. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Brentwood, TN grew from 44,830 to 45,272, a 0.986% increase and its median household income grew from $181,576 to $184,720, a 1.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brentwood, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.08%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.12%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.16%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.65%).

None of the households in Brentwood, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. 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.

96.9% of the residents in Brentwood, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brentwood, TN are Empire Beauty School-Nashville (58 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Brentwood, TN was $926,700, and the homeownership rate was 90.9%.

Most people in Brentwood, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Brentwood, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Brentwood, TN is home to a population of 45.3k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.98% of Brentwood, TN residents were born outside of the country (4.06k people).

In 2023, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.9k people) in Brentwood, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

97%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of Brentwood, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Brentwood, TN was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Brentwood, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brentwood, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.9k ± 891
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.2k ± 597
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.87k ± 557

3.67%

Hispanic Population

1.66k people

3.67% of the people in Brentwood, TN are hispanic (1.66k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Brentwood, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

8.98%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.06k people

9.04%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.05k people

As of 2023, 8.98% of Brentwood, TN residents (4.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brentwood, TN was 9.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Brentwood, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
617 ± 171
Vietnam
543 ± 149
Gulf War (2001-)
322 ± 146

Brentwood, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Brentwood, TN employs 21.4k people. The largest industries in Brentwood, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,050 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,314 people), and Finance & Insurance (2,056 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($150,260), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($143,929), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($140,888).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

21.4k

2023 Value

± 1,135

−1.1%

1 Year decline

± 7.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brentwood, TN declined at a rate of −1.1%, from 21.7k employees to 21.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brentwood, TN, are Management Occupations (4,648 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,924 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,753 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brentwood, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

21.4k

2023 Value

± 1,135

−1.1%

1 Year decline

± 7.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Brentwood, TN declined at a rate of −1.1%, from 21.7k employees to 21.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brentwood, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,050 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (3,314 people), and Finance & Insurance (2,056 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brentwood, TN, though some of these residents may live in Brentwood, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$128,586

Median earning men ± $12,264

$57,655

Median earning women ± $6,413

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($174,803), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($166,106), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($157,286).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($142,764), Manufacturing ($109,879), and Public Administration ($102,188).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Brentwood, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Brentwood, TN awarded 58 degrees. The student population of Brentwood, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 88 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brentwood, TN are White (23 and 39.7%), followed by Black or African American (20 and 34.5%), Unknown (8 and 13.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (6 and 10.3%).

The largest universities in Brentwood, TN by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-Nashville (58 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Brentwood, TN are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (37 and 63.8%), General Cosmetology (20 and 34.5%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 and 1.72%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 91 students enrolled in Brentwood, TN, 3.3% men and 96.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 45 records, of which 97.8% were women and 2.22% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Brentwood, TN was General Cosmetology with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Brentwood, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Empire Beauty School-Nashville

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

58 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Empire Beauty School-Nashville with 58 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brentwood, TN, which is 0.0545 times less than the 55 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 23 degrees mean that there were 1.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 20 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

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 Brentwood, TN was $926,700 in 2023, which is 3.05 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $842,400 to $926,700, a 10% increase. The homeownership rate in Brentwood, TN is 90.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Brentwood, TN have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brentwood, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Brentwood, TN is $184,720. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Brentwood, TN was Census Tract 502.07 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 503.03 and Census Tract 502.06, with respective values of $216,250 and $206,103.

Housing

Property

$926,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$21,778

$13,586

Median Property Taxes

±$668

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 Brentwood, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Brentwood, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

90.9%

Homeownership

2023

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 90.9% of the housing units in Brentwood, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 91.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Brentwood, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 502.07
Census Tract 503.03
Census Tract 502.06

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brentwood, TN was Census Tract 502.07 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 503.03 and Census Tract 502.06, with respective values of $216,250 and $206,103.

The following map shows all of the places in Brentwood, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$184,720

Median Household Income

± $10,365

14.9k

Number of Households

± 810

In 2023, the median household income of the 14.9k households in Brentwood, TN grew to $184,720 from the previous year's value of $181,576.

The following chart displays the households in Brentwood, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brentwood, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (68.4%)
Worked At Home (26.2%)
Carpooled (3.43%)

In 2023, 68.4% of workers in Brentwood, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (26.2%) and those who carpooled to work (3.43%).

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

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brentwood, TN have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Brentwood, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Brentwood, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brentwood, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brentwood, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

2.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brentwood, TN (1.12k out of 45.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brentwood, TN is White, followed by Black and Other.

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
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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

Health

97% of the population of Brentwood, TN has health coverage, with 68.2% on employee plans, 2.37% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 0.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Williamson County, TN see 717 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.17% increase from the previous year (695 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1260 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 452 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Williamson County, TN.

717 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Williamson County, TN

Primary care physicians in Williamson County, TN see an average of 717 patients per year. This represents a 3.17% increase from the previous year (695 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.1% under 18 years, 11% between 18 and 34 years, 44.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.04%

Uninsured

68.2%

Employer Coverage

2.37%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

0.39%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brentwood, TN grew by 2.56% from 2.96% to 3.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Brentwood, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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