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Nashville

Arkansas · 3,945 residents (2025 est.) · 5.471 sq mi
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Nashville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,142. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 815 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,600. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,063
−17%since 2000
from 4,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
743 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+8%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,945 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Nashville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,142
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,480 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,301
+61%since 2000
from $13,258 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−5%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade39.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+47%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(2,822)
Black33.1%(1,613)
Hispanic / Latino7%(341)
Asian1.2%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.9%(3,312)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(1,818)
Black32.9%(1,336)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(740)
Asian1.7%(70)
Other2.4%(99)
Diversity Score82.2%(3,340)
Diversity Score
82
+21%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+7%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+28.1 ptssince 2017
from 52.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 82.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 17.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nashville, Arkansas?

Nashville, Arkansas has about 4,063 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nashville, Arkansas?

The typical household in Nashville, Arkansas earns about $41,142 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nashville, Arkansas expensive?

In Nashville, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $167,600, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Nashville, Arkansas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nashville, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nashville, Arkansas?

About 27.3% of people in Nashville, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nashville, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Nashville, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 576 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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