Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area
Metro AreaPopulation: 2,043,713 (2023 estimate)
Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)
Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.
Trends 2017–2023
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area
- What is the median household income in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area?
- The median household income in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area is $82,499 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area?
- The poverty rate in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area?
- $376,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area?
- The median gross rent in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area is $1,434 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area residents have a college degree?
- 39.9% of adults in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,043,713
Median Income
$82,499
Median Home Value
$376,800
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.6%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,152 (+24.3%)
Home Value:
+$136,000 (+56.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.9 pp (-11.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.7 pp (+10.2%)
Unemployment:
-0.3 pp (-7.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,043,713
Median Age
36.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 69.0%
Black 14.3%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Other 3.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.8%
Chinese
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
5.1%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$82,499
±$706
Per Capita Income
$113,096
Median Family Income
$101,595
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Child Poverty Rate
11.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.1%
$10–15k
2.5%
$15–25k
5.5%
$25–35k
5.8%
$35–50k
10.7%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
13.9%
$100–150k
19.0%
$150–200k
9.5%
$200k+
12.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
871,937
Owner-Occupied
65.6%
Renter-Occupied
34.4%
Vacancy Rate
7.6%
Median Home Value
$376,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,434
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.5%
$50–100k
2.2%
$100–200k
3.3%
$200–300k
20.9%
$300–500k
35.3%
$500k–$1M
23.6%
$1M+
6.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.4%
$500–1k
15.0%
$1–1.5k
34.3%
$1.5–2k
27.1%
$2–2.5k
11.6%
$2.5–3.5k
3.7%
$3.5k+
2.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.2%
1 vehicle
30.9%
2 vehicles
39.6%
3+
25.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.4%
Single-fam. att.
6.2%
2–4 units
2.4%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
10.2%
Mobile home
4.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.3%
1940–1969
2.5%
1970–1999
11.9%
2000–2009
18.1%
2010+
17.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
39.9%
Graduate Degree
14.2%
Some College / Associate
18.7%
Less Than High School
3.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Work from Home
16.3%
Self-Employed
7.2%
Government Workers
11.9%
Private For-Profit
80.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.5%
Prof. Services
12.8%
Retail
11.0%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Arts/Entmt.
9.6%
Finance
7.3%
Construction
7.0%
Transportation
5.9%
Public Admin
3.9%
Wholesale
2.6%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
44.6%
Sales
20.7%
Food Prep
13.8%
Production
13.2%
Construction
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.9 min
Drove Alone
72.4%
Carpool
8.2%
Public Transit
0.7%
Work from Home
16.3%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
805,828
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.1%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
15.3%
35–44
14.2%
45–54
12.6%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
5.8%
75–84
8.6%
85+
4.0%
Under 18: 23.0%
Working age (18–64): 77.0%
65 and over: 13.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
9.4%
Naturalized Citizen
39.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
5.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
48.8%
Asia
26.1%
Africa
14.5%
Europe
7.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.1%
With a Disability
11.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.6%
Uninsured
9.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.5%
Has a Computer
96.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023