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Nashville

Illinois · 3,258 residents · 3.081 sq mi
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Nashville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $112,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,258
+4%since 2000
from 3,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,057 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,021 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+6%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Nashville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,139
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,097 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,694
+13%since 2000
from $21,935 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+27%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,087)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(102)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,140)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(43)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(189)
Diversity Score
6
+79%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nashville, Illinois?

Nashville, Illinois has about 3,258 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nashville, Illinois?

The typical household in Nashville, Illinois earns about $47,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nashville, Illinois expensive?

In Nashville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $112,600, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Nashville, Illinois?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Nashville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nashville, Illinois?

About 13.9% of people in Nashville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nashville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Nashville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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