La Vergne is a city located in Rutherford County Tennessee. La Vergne has a 2024 population of 39,892. La Vergne is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 3.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,711 in 2020.
The average household income in La Vergne is $93,737 with a poverty rate of 11.37%. The median age in La Vergne is 32.3 years: 31.8 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Vergne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,757 | 48.16% |
| Black or African American | 10,516 | 27% |
| Two or more races | 5,079 | 13.04% |
| Other race | 3,238 | 8.31% |
| Asian | 1,232 | 3.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.12% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,880 | 3.02 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Married | 6,746 | 3.66 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 2,778 | 1.26 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Female | 1,854 | 3.31 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Male | 1,502 | 3.09 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
3.4
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
70.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,319 | 5.52% |
| Associates Degree | 2,038 | 8.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,070 | 17.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,597 | 6.68% |
| High School Graduate | 8,222 | 34.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,411 | 5.91% |
| Some College | 5,233 | 21.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,937 | 11,032 | 3,176 |
| Black | 6,608 | 6,224 | 1,773 |
| Hispanic | 4,281 | 3,150 | 505 |
| 2+ Races | 2,226 | 1,602 | 214 |
| Other Race | 1,625 | 1,217 | 287 |
| Asian | 797 | 501 | 119 |
| Native American | 46 | 46 | 20 |
| Islander | 24 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 43.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,955 | $63,152 | $47,876 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,742 | $63,990 | $60,561 |
| High School Graduate | $39,059 | $39,917 | $38,239 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,949 | $42,359 | $34,630 |
| Overall | $44,812 | $47,436 | $41,723 |
| Some College | $44,419 | $56,571 | $40,427 |
$44,812
Average Earnings
$47,436
Average Male
$41,723
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.22% of La Vergne residents speak only English, while 27.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,956 | 1,581 | 9.32% |
| Hispanic | 9,079 | 1,534 | 16.9% |
| Black | 10,515 | 1,183 | 11.25% |
| Other | 3,178 | 670 | 21.08% |
| Multiple | 5,056 | 631 | 12.48% |
| Asian | 1,232 | 104 | 8.44% |
11.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.28%
Male Poverty Rate
13.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Vergne is Other, with 21.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Vergne is Asian, with 8.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.09% |
| High School | 8.99% |
| Some College | 6.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.95% |
| Female Employed | 6.91% |
| Male Employed | 5.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,311 | $96,878 |
| Households | $80,418 | $93,737 |
| Married Families | $95,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,775 | $74,971 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,725
Number of Veterans
1,405
Male Veterans
320
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 591 |
| First Gulf War | 531 |
| Vietnam | 451 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 762 |
| 65 to 74 | 344 |
| 55 to 64 | 292 |
| 18 to 34 | 173 |
| 75+ | 154 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 855 | 5.99% |
| Black | 659 | 8.52% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 2.55% |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 3.71% |
| Asian | 58 | 5.84% |
| Other Race | 43 | 2.28% |
| Islander | 8 | 10.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
46.66%
Born in La Vergne
82.02%
Native Born
17.98%
Foreign Born
12.13%
Non Citizen
5.86%
Naturalized
82.02% of La Vergne residents were born in the United States, with 46.66% having been born in Tennessee. 12.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 41,369 | 296 | 0.72% |
| 2028 | 41,073 | 295 | 0.72% |
| 2027 | 40,778 | 295 | 0.73% |
| 2026 | 40,483 | 296 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 40,187 | 295 | 0.74% |
| 2024 | 39,892 | 295 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 39,597 | 289 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 39,308 | 230 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 39,078 | 367 | 0.95% |
| 2020 | 38,711 | 3,029 | 8.49% |
| 2019 | 35,682 | -31 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 35,713 | 114 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 35,599 | 407 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 35,192 | 281 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 34,911 | 480 | 1.39% |
| 2014 | 34,431 | 183 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 34,248 | 426 | 1.26% |
| 2012 | 33,822 | 472 | 1.42% |
| 2011 | 33,350 | 637 | 1.95% |
| 2010 | 32,713 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,687 | 11,188 | 149.19% |
| 1990 | 7,499 | 2,004 | 36.47% |
| 1980 | 5,495 | 2,695 | 96.25% |
| 1970 | 2,800 | 2,000 | 250% |
| 1960 | 800 | 600 | 300% |
| 1940 | 200 | -41,169 | -99.52% |