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Nashville

Michigan · 1,628 residents · 2.107 sq mi
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Nashville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,397. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
1,628
−3%since 2000
from 1,684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
773 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+7%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Nashville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,397
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,404
+23%since 2000
from $14,147 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,632)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,555)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(35)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0.6%(11)
Diversity Score8.3%(134)
Diversity Score
8
+163%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+25%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nashville, Michigan?

Nashville, Michigan has about 1,628 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nashville, Michigan?

The typical household in Nashville, Michigan earns about $36,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nashville, Michigan expensive?

In Nashville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Nashville, Michigan?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nashville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nashville, Michigan?

About 19.3% of people in Nashville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nashville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Nashville, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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