Davidson County, Tennessee
Located in Tennessee, Davidson County has a population of 715,388 residents and a median age of 34.6 years, making it the #94 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.9%. The median home value is $417,400, and the median household income is $77,853, which is 4% above the national median.
Demographics
Davidson County has a population of 715,388, making it the #94 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Davidson County is $77,853, ranking #679 out of 3,222 counties — 3.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.9% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Davidson County is $417,400 (+48.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,582/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.8%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Davidson County, 48.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 43.6% above the national average, ranking #122 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Davidson County is 75.1 years. 19.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.0% of adults in Davidson County smoke , 32.3% are obese , and 19.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 71.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Davidson County is 13.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 13.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.6 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
17.3% of children in Davidson County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 24.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Davidson County is 62.1%. The mean commute time is 27.2 min, which is 1.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Davidson County voted Democratic with a margin of 27.4%. The vote was 62.7% Dem / 35.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.7 toward Republicans .
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About Davidson County, Tennessee
Davidson County, Tennessee has a total population of 715,388, making it the 94th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Davidson County is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Davidson County is $77,853, which ranks #679 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Davidson County is $417,400, 48.1% above the national median. Renters in Davidson County pay a median gross rent of $1,582 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Davidson County, 48.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Davidson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.9%).
All data for Davidson County, Tennessee comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.