Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN

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2020 Population

123,712

2.27% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

32.5

0.309% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

21%

8.41% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,550

7.81% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$296,200

10.2% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

66,758

4.87% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN had a population of 124k people with a median age of 32.5 and a median household income of $53,550. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN grew from 120,962 to 123,712, a 2.27% increase and its median household income grew from $49,669 to $53,550, a 7.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (38.1%), White (Hispanic) (5.45%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%).

11.2% of the households in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, 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.

93.9% of the residents in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN are Tennessee State University (1,492 degrees awarded in 2020), Trevecca Nazarene University (1,133 degrees), and Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville (737 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was $296,200, and the homeownership rate was 39.6%. Most people in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN borders Nashville-Davidson (East) PUMA, TN, Nashville-Davidson (North) PUMA, TN, Nashville-Davidson (Southeast) PUMA, TN, and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN.

United States Tennessee

Diversity

Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN is home to a population of 124k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.18% of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2020, there were 1.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.4k people) in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.74k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN are Spanish (7,417 households), Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (1,235 households), and Arabic (1,040 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.4k ± 2.61k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
47.1k ± 2.22k
White (Hispanic)
6.74k ± 1.09k

7.73%

Hispanic Population

9.57k people

7.73% of the people in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN are hispanic (9.57k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,417 households (6.36%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
1,235 households (1.06%)
Arabic
1,040 households (0.892%)

11.2% of the households in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was Spanish. 6.36% of the households in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.18%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

10.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

As of 2020, 9.18% of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.8

In 2020, the median age of all people in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was 32.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 35. But people in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN residents was 32.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,144 ± 1,127 people
Guatemala
947 ± 753 people
Egypt
792 ± 689 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 2,144 Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN residents, followed by Guatemala with 947 and Egypt with 792.

Citizenship

93.9%

2020 Citizenship

92.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.9% of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,559 ± 313
Gulf War (2001-)
1,347 ± 370
Gulf War (1990s)
699 ± 236

Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Tennessee. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Tennessee, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Tennessee across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN is $53,550. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $111,196, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $101,395 and $88,393.

Males in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,446. The income inequality in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN employs 66.8k people. The largest industries in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN are Restaurants & Food Services (5,648 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,101 people), and Construction (3,119 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($199,850), Spectator sports ($143,234), and Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($136,951).

Wages

Median Household Income

$53,550

2020 value

± $1,282

7.81%

1 Year Growth

± 4.13%

Households in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN have a median annual income of $53,550, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,669 in 2019, which represents a 7.81% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$63,175

Average Male Salary in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN

± $9,811

$50,446

Average Female Salary in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN

± $6,505

In 2020, full-time male employees in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN made 1.25 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN

White
$61,524 ± $8,410
Asian
$49,601 ± $21,736
Two or More Races
$43,227 ± $18,086

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN workers was White. These workers were paid 1.24 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.465

2020 Wage GINI in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN

In 2020, the income inequality in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was Franklin & Brentwood Cities PUMA, TN with a value of $111,196, followed by Collierville Town & Germantown City PUMA, TN and Nashville-Davidson (Southwest) PUMA, TN, with respective values of $101,395 and $88,393.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN (24.8k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
15,394 ± 1,178
White
7,389 ± 760
Hispanic
2,228 ± 379

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

66.8k

2020 Value

4.87%

1 Year growth

± 4.87%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 4.87%, from 63.7k employees to 66.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN, are Other managers (1,716 people), Retail salespersons (1,645 people), and Registered nurses (1,613 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN, by number of employees, are Other managers (1,716 people), Retail salespersons (1,645 people), and Registered nurses (1,613 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN has an unusually high number of residents working as Musicians and singers (17 times higher than expected), Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes (11.3 times), and Music directors and composers (11.2 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN, by average salary, are Aircraft pilots & flight engineers ($305,255), Music directors and composers ($238,482), and Construction managers ($234,035).

Industries

Employment by Industries

66.8k

2020 Value

4.87%

1 Year growth

± 4.87%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 4.87%, from 63.7k employees to 66.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,648 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,101 people), and Construction (3,119 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,648 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,101 people), and Construction (3,119 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN has an unusually high number of Sound recording industries (30.5 times higher than expected), Performing arts companies (10.5 times), and Spectator sports (7.1 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN, by average salary, are Air transportation ($199,850), Spectator sports ($143,234), and Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($136,951).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $66B, followed by Mixed freight ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($47B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Tennessee.

$498B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

111% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $498B. This is expected to increase 111% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$36.6B
Texas
$29.5B
California
$26.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $36.6B, followed by Texas with $29.5B and California and $26.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%). The most partisan county was Scott County, TN with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Tennessee.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Tennessee

60.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Tennessee

Scott County, TN
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Wayne County, TN
86.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Hancock County, TN
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Tennessee was Scott County, TN with 88.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Tennessee colored by their party leaning.

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.

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 2020, universities in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN awarded 3,831 degrees. The student population of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN is skewed towards women, with 6,319 male students and 9,012 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN are White (1,631 and 45.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,606 and 44.4%), Hispanic or Latino (191 and 5.28%), and Two or More Races (79 and 2.18%).

The largest universities in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee State University (1,492 and 38.9%), Trevecca Nazarene University (1,133 and 29.6%), and Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville (737 and 19.2%).

The most popular majors in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN are General Business Administration & Management (436 and 11.4%), Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology (183 and 4.78%), and Welding Technology (158 and 4.12%).

The median tuition costs in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN are $20,220 for private four year colleges, and $7,854 and $20,574 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
275 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
112 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
75 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was General Business Administration & Management with 275 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tennessee State University
1,492 degrees awarded
Trevecca Nazarene University
1,133 degrees awarded
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
737 degrees awarded

$7,854

Median In-State Public

$20,220

Median Private

In 2020, the Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee State University with 1,492 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,804

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,027

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,804 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN, which is 0.89 times less than the 2,027 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,631 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,606 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
191 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was White students. These 1,631 degrees mean that there were 1.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,606 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN was $296,200 in 2020, which is 1.29 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $268,800 to $296,200, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN is 39.6%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$296,200

2020 Median

± $7,107

$268,800

2019 Median

± $6,650

In 2020, the median property value in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN grew to to $296,200 from the previous year's value of $268,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$53,550

Median Household Income

± $1,282

55.4k

Number of Households

± 2,050

In 2020, the median household income of the 55.4k households in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN grew to $53,550 from the previous year's value of $49,669.

The following chart displays the households in Nashville-Davidson (Central) 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

39.6%

2020 Homeownership

40.6%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 39.6% of the housing units in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.87% of the workforce in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (69.4%)
Worked At Home (11.8%)
Carpooled (8.44%)

In 2020, 69.4% of workers in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.44%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Nashville-Davidson (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, TN have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

86.9% of the population of Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 6.43% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Tennessee was $7,372 in 2014. This is a 3.74% increase from the previous year ($7,106).

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1396 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1396 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1801 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 634 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, DeKalb County and Lauderdale County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.5%). Additionally, Lauderdale County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (47.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,396 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,396 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,396 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,372

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Tennessee

$4,680

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,677

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,371

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Tennessee (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.74%, from $7,106 to $7,372.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

13.1%

Uninsured

46.8%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

6.43%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN declined by 3.74% from 13.6% to 13.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Nashville-Davidson (Central) PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.