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Germantown

Tennessee · 38,844 residents · 19.986 sq mi
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Germantown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,535. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $284,400. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 162% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% 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
38,844
+4%since 2000
from 37,348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,944 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+11%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K35K37K40K42K1990201020202024Germantown
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,535
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,609 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,229
+23%since 2000
from $44,021 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$284,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,077
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $929 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(34,389)
Black2.3%(867)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(407)
Asian3.5%(1,302)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(6,191)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(34,233)
Black3.6%(1,381)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(733)
Asian5.1%(1,994)
Other0.9%(355)
Diversity Score26.6%(10,341)
Diversity Score
27
+61%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Germantown, Tennessee?

Germantown, Tennessee has about 38,844 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Germantown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Germantown, Tennessee earns about $113,535 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 $284,400, and the typical rent is about $1,077 a month.

How educated are people in Germantown, Tennessee?

About 62.7% 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 2.5% 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 5,951 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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