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Nashville

Indiana · 1,256 residents · 1.602 sq mi
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Nashville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,069. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value is $164,600. With a median age of 61.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,256
+52%since 2000
from 825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
784 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 515 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.4
+18%since 2000
from 52.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7289531K1K2K1990201020202024Nashville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,069
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,330 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,424
+43%since 2000
from $24,723 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
47.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−38%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Nashville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(799)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,159)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(27)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other3.6%(45)
Diversity Score17%(214)
Diversity Score
17
+274%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−6%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nashville, Indiana?

Nashville, Indiana has about 1,256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nashville, Indiana?

The typical household in Nashville, Indiana earns about $50,069 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nashville, Indiana expensive?

In Nashville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $164,600, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Nashville, Indiana?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Nashville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nashville, Indiana?

About 12.1% of people in Nashville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nashville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Nashville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 446 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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