Nashville is a town located in Nash County North Carolina. Nashville has a 2024 population of 5,766. Nashville is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,649 in 2020.
The average household income in Nashville is $70,947 with a poverty rate of 20.83%. The median age in Nashville is 40.2 years: 39.1 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nashville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,522 | 62.09% |
| White | 1,927 | 33.97% |
| Two or more races | 186 | 3.28% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,386 | 2.32 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 852 | 2.44 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Non Family | 782 | 1.21 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Female | 636 | 3.23 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Male | 116 | 3.94 | 0 | 100 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 268 | 6.6% |
| Associates Degree | 704 | 17.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 645 | 15.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 357 | 8.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,060 | 26.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 0.74% |
| Some College | 996 | 24.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,215 | 1,947 | 405 |
| White | 1,756 | 1,734 | 568 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Asian | 37 | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,910 | $0 | $43,238 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,158 | $69,484 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,948 | $47,618 | $28,080 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $65,266 | $65,465 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,340 | $49,136 | $36,337 |
| Some College | $48,327 | $48,357 | $48,294 |
$43,340
Average Earnings
$49,136
Average Male
$36,337
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.98% of Nashville residents speak only English, while 1.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,475 | 968 | 27.86% |
| White | 1,846 | 185 | 10.02% |
20.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.55%
Male Poverty Rate
21.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nashville is Black, with 27.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nashville is White, with 10.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.13% |
| Some College | 13.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.67% |
| Female Employed | 11.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.59% |
| Male Employed | 1.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,932 | $80,507 |
| Households | $63,553 | $70,947 |
| Married Families | $101,724 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,325 | $43,463 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
250
Number of Veterans
246
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
| 75+ | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 5.71% |
| Black | 95 | 3.88% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.62%
Born in Nashville
98.54%
Native Born
1.46%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
1.32%
Naturalized
98.54% of Nashville residents were born in the United States, with 83.62% having been born in North Carolina. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,912 | 29 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 5,883 | 29 | 0.5% |
| 2027 | 5,854 | 30 | 0.52% |
| 2026 | 5,824 | 29 | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 5,795 | 29 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 5,766 | 29 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 5,737 | 51 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 5,686 | 21 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 5,665 | 16 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 5,649 | 123 | 2.23% |
| 2019 | 5,526 | 13 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 5,513 | 14 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 5,499 | 13 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 5,486 | 9 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 5,477 | -67 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 5,544 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 5,542 | -21 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 5,563 | -14 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 5,577 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 5,575 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,309 | 692 | 19.13% |
| 1990 | 3,617 | 939 | 35.06% |
| 1980 | 2,678 | -3,234 | -54.7% |