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Nashville

Georgia · 4,947 residents · 5.103 sq mi
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Nashville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,309. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,100. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,947
+5%since 2000
from 4,697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
969 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Nashville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,309
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,228 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,221
+21%since 2000
from $15,007 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
49.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(3,540)
Black21.5%(1,011)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(74)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.5%(2,183)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(3,470)
Black21.2%(1,047)
Hispanic / Latino4%(196)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other1.7%(86)
Diversity Score54.1%(2,676)
Diversity Score
54
+16%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.2%
−52.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nashville, Georgia?

Nashville, Georgia has about 4,947 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nashville, Georgia?

The typical household in Nashville, Georgia earns about $38,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nashville, Georgia expensive?

In Nashville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Nashville, Georgia?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nashville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nashville, Georgia?

About 23.4% of people in Nashville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nashville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Nashville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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