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Goodlettsville

Tennessee · 15,921 residents · 14.409 sq mi
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Goodlettsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,077. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $175,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% 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
15,921
+16%since 2000
from 13,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,105 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K16K18K1990201020202024Goodlettsville
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,077
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,690 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,068
+22%since 2000
from $22,946 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+19%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(11,802)
Black9.8%(1,349)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(204)
Asian1.6%(225)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(4,037)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(11,612)
Black18.4%(2,928)
Hispanic / Latino4%(638)
Asian2.4%(385)
Other3.4%(539)
Diversity Score55.5%(8,828)
Diversity Score
55
+89%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goodlettsville, Tennessee?

Goodlettsville, Tennessee has about 15,921 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goodlettsville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Goodlettsville, Tennessee earns about $53,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goodlettsville, Tennessee expensive?

In Goodlettsville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $175,500, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Goodlettsville, Tennessee?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Goodlettsville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goodlettsville, Tennessee?

About 6.6% of people in Goodlettsville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goodlettsville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Goodlettsville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,702 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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