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La Vergne

Tennessee · 32,588 residents · 24.715 sq mi
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La Vergne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,169. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $137,500. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
32,588
+74%since 2000
from 18,687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,319 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.2
+1%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K14K24K34K44K1990201020202024La Vergne
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,169
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,478 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,156
+8%since 2000
from $19,580 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
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
$137,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $659 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(15,450)
Black10.9%(2,038)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(661)
Asian1.3%(244)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.1%(6,556)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(19,015)
Black22.7%(7,393)
Hispanic / Latino13%(4,239)
Asian3.2%(1,052)
Other2.2%(715)
Diversity Score73.1%(23,838)
Diversity Score
73
+109%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 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
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Vergne, Tennessee?

La Vergne, Tennessee has about 32,588 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Vergne, Tennessee?

The typical household in La Vergne, Tennessee earns about $56,169 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Vergne, Tennessee expensive?

In La Vergne, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $137,500, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in La Vergne, Tennessee?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Vergne, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Vergne, Tennessee?

About 13.2% of people in La Vergne, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Vergne, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, La Vergne, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,089 residents, a change of about 335 percent over that period.

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

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