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Goodlettsville

Tennessee · 17,789 residents · 14.409 sq mi
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Goodlettsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,857. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,789
+29%since 2000
from 13,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,235 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 956 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K16K18K1990201020202024Goodlettsville
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,857
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,690 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,682
+51%since 2000
from $22,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
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
$242,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+57%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(10,648)
Black22.8%(4,064)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,650)
Asian2.9%(508)
Other5.3%(937)
Diversity Score72.3%(12,856)
Diversity Score
72
+147%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goodlettsville, Tennessee?

Goodlettsville, Tennessee has about 17,789 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goodlettsville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Goodlettsville, Tennessee earns about $55,857 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 $242,800, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.

How educated are people in Goodlettsville, Tennessee?

About 33.7% 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 12.1% 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 6,570 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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