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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Germantown

Tennessee · 37,348 residents · 19.986 sq mi
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Germantown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,609. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $215,200. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 160% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

37,348
+14%since 1990
from 32,893 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,869 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,646 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+13%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K35K37K40K42K1990201020202024Germantown
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$94,609
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,019 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$44,021
+57%since 1990
from $28,087 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$215,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $145,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$929
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $631 in 1990
US average: $602
89.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 89.7% in 1990
11.0% rent
2.3
+8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(31,247)
Black2%(665)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(197)
Asian2.5%(826)
Diversity Score13.4%(4,408)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(34,389)
Black2.3%(867)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(407)
Asian3.5%(1,302)
Diversity Score16.6%(6,191)
17
+24%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.0%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 97.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.4%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−38%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Germantown, Tennessee?

Germantown, Tennessee has about 37,348 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Germantown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Germantown, Tennessee earns about $94,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Germantown, Tennessee expensive?

In Germantown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $215,200, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Germantown, Tennessee?

About 60.0% of adults age 25 and over in Germantown, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Germantown, Tennessee?

About 2.1% of people in Germantown, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Germantown, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Germantown, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,455 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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