Davidson County, TN

About

None of the households in Davidson County, 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.

90.6% of the residents in Davidson County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Davidson County, TN are Vanderbilt University (5,493 degrees awarded in 2023), Belmont University (2,262 degrees), and Lipscomb University (1,678 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Davidson County, TN was $417,400, and the homeownership rate was 52.8%.

Davidson County, TN borders Cheatham County, TN, Robertson County, TN, Rutherford County, TN, Sumner County, TN, Williamson County, TN, and Wilson County, TN.

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United States Tennessee Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Population & Diversity

Davidson County, TN is home to a population of N/A people, from which 90.6% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNM% of Davidson County, TN residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2024, there were 2.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (380k people) in Davidson County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 174k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 43.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.6%

2024 Citizenship

90.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 90.6% of Davidson County, TN residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Davidson County, TN was 90.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Davidson County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
380k ± 1.18k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
174k ± 2.12k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
43.5k ± 3.23k

13.9%

Hispanic Population

99.6k people

In 2024, there were 2.19 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (380k people) in Davidson County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 174k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 43.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.9% of the people in Davidson County, TN are hispanic (99.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Davidson County, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Davidson County, TN.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
95,077 ± 7,519 people
Guatemala
31,959 ± 4,379 people
Honduras
26,792 ± 4,011 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Davidson County, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Davidson County, TN residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,827 ± 715
Gulf War (2001-)
6,852 ± 805
Gulf War (1990s)
4,225 ± 503

Davidson County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Davidson County, TN.

Economy

Industries

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.

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 Davidson County, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

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.

Education

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Davidson County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 39.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.2%. N/A

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Completions

Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Davidson County, TN was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Davidson County, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Vanderbilt University
5,493 degrees awarded
Belmont University
2,262 degrees awarded
Lipscomb University
1,678 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Vanderbilt University with 5,493 degrees awarded.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,590) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Davidson County, TN was $417,400 in 2024, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $386,600 to $417,400, a 7.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Davidson County, TN is 52.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

In 2025, 17.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Davidson County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.868%.

Housing

Property

$417,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,765

$171,526

Median Property Taxes

±$3,599

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

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

Rent vs Own

52.8%

Homeownership

2024

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 52.8% of the housing units in Davidson County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.4%.

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

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 17.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Davidson County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.868%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 17.3% of the children was living in poverty in Davidson County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 11.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 1.1k in Davidson County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 32.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Davidson County, TN.