Nashville had an estimated 721,074 people on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau says: up 4.6% since the 2020 census and 19.9% since 2010. Age, income and housing.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2010 and 2020 decennial censuses, the Vintage 2025 population estimates for cities and towns, and the 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. Quick summary tables: Census QuickFacts for Nashville. The Census Bureau counts Nashville as “Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)”: Davidson County minus its satellite cities, such as Belle Meade, Berry Hill, Forest Hills, Goodlettsville, Oak Hill and Ridgetop.
Nashville had an estimated 721,074 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau. That is up 31,627, or 4.6%, from the 2020 census count of 689,447, and up 119,852, or 19.9%, from 601,222 in 2010. Davidson County, including the satellite cities, had 745,904. Questions about local growth plans: the Metro Planning Department, 615-862-7190.
Where to check the numbers
- Census QuickFacts: census.gov/quickfacts
- Detailed tables: data.census.gov profile for Nashville
- Population estimates: Census Bureau Population Estimates Program
- Metro Planning Department (growth, development, local studies): 615-862-7190
Fifteen years of growth
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 601,222 | Census count, April 1 |
| 2020 | 689,447 | Census count, April 1 |
| 2021 | 676,133 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2022 | 686,747 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2023 | 696,121 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2024 | 711,830 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2025 | 721,074 | Estimate, July 1 |
The estimates show Nashville’s population dipping in 2021 and then climbing every year since, adding about 15,700 people from 2023 to 2024 and about 9,200 from 2024 to 2025.
Who lives here
From the 2020-2024 American Community Survey (five-year estimates, so they describe the period, not a single year):
| Measure | Nashville | Davidson County | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 34.6 | 38.9 |
| Median household income | $77,371 | $77,853 | $69,595 |
| Households | 313,513 | 324,907 | 2,824,277 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them | 52.4% | 52.8% | 66.9% |
| Median home value | $413,600 | $417,400 | $286,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,586 | $1,582 | $1,189 |
| Adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 48.0% | 48.4% | 31.1% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.1% | 13.9% | 13.8% |
Nashville is younger, better educated and more likely to rent than Tennessee as a whole: almost half of its households rent. Homes cost far more than the state median.
Nashville and its neighbors
| Place | 2020 base | July 1, 2025 | Change | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 689,449 | 721,074 | +4.6% | $77,371 |
| Hendersonville | 61,784 | 64,266 | +4.0% | $97,200 |
| Brentwood | 45,377 | 45,313 | -0.1% | $182,088 |
| Goodlettsville | 17,775 | 17,506 | -1.5% | $70,758 |
| Ashland City | 5,191 | 5,650 | +8.8% | $79,231 |
The 2020 base is the Census Bureau’s starting point for the estimates and differs slightly from the census count. Of the four neighbors, only Hendersonville, about 14 miles northeast, and Ashland City, about 15 miles northwest, grew; Brentwood and Goodlettsville were slightly smaller in 2025 than in 2020.
What this means for you
- Growth explains a lot of what residents notice: traffic, school rezoning, home prices and new construction. See our home prices and road construction guides.
- The next full census count is in 2030; annual estimates come out each spring.
Related guides: history and landmarks, moving to Nashville and schools.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nashville?
The Census Bureau estimates Nashville-Davidson (balance), the city without its satellite towns, had 721,074 residents on July 1, 2025. Davidson County as a whole had 745,904.
How fast is Nashville growing?
Nashville grew 19.9% from 601,222 in the 2010 census to an estimated 721,074 in 2025, and 4.6% since the 2020 census count of 689,447. It added about 9,200 people between 2024 and 2025.
What is the median household income in Nashville?
$77,371, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. The Tennessee figure is $69,595.
What is the median age in Nashville?
34.5 years, younger than Tennessee’s 38.9, in the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
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