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Brentwood

Tennessee · 45,373 residents · 42.116 sq mi
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Brentwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,174. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $682,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 192% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,373
+94%since 2000
from 23,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,077 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+4%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K22K31K40K48K1990201020202024Brentwood
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,174
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,819 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,207
+52%since 2000
from $47,378 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$682,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,033
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
10.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+52%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(21,976)
Black1.9%(442)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(259)
Asian2.5%(585)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(3,118)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(36,826)
Black3.1%(1,409)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,615)
Asian8%(3,644)
Other2.4%(1,091)
Diversity Score38.5%(17,479)
Diversity Score
39
+190%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+92%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brentwood, Tennessee?

Brentwood, Tennessee has about 45,373 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brentwood, Tennessee?

The typical household in Brentwood, Tennessee earns about $160,174 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brentwood, Tennessee expensive?

In Brentwood, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $682,100, and the typical rent is about $2,033 a month.

How educated are people in Brentwood, Tennessee?

About 76.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brentwood, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brentwood, Tennessee?

About 2.6% of people in Brentwood, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brentwood, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Brentwood, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28,981 residents, a change of about 177 percent over that period.

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

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