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Nolensville

Tennessee · 15,789 residents (2025 est.) · 10.444 sq mi
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#161Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.1%#223Highest homeownership rateof 6,82393.6%#281Highest median household incomeof 6,818$177,148#308Most work-from-homeof 6,82631.1%
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Nolensville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $177,148. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,975 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $777,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 149%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,074
+386%since 2000
from 3,099 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,443 / sq mi
+398%since 2009
from 290 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,789 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1274K8K12K16K1990201020202024Nolensville
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(1,012)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(1,217)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148%(1,199)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(1,196)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.9%(1,191)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.9%(1,044)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.9%(2,697)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.4%(2,622)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.3%(1,704)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.5%(827)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(335)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.2%(30)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$177,148
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,318 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,335
+142%since 2000
from $24,123 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.9%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
−13%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$777,800
+149%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,454
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+39%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Nolensville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,836)
Black6.4%(198)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(41)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(12,370)
Black2.8%(415)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(643)
Asian3.7%(561)
Other7.2%(1,085)
Diversity Score
40
+79%since 2009
from 22 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(431)
Chilean0.5%(68)
Puerto Rican0.3%(47)
Cuban0.2%(37)
Panamanian0.2%(36)
Colombian0.2%(24)
Asian origin
Korean1.2%(187)
Chinese1%(144)
Filipino0.3%(42)
Ancestry
English25.3%(3,807)
Irish16.7%(2,511)
German12.6%(1,897)
American7%(1,053)
Arab3.7%(553)
Italian3%(457)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(285)
Scottish1.7%(251)
Polish1.5%(227)
Brazilian0.8%(120)
Egyptian0.7%(113)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.7%(113)
Iraqi0.7%(109)
French0.7%(106)
Danish0.6%(88)
Welsh0.6%(83)
Dutch0.4%(65)
Canadian0.4%(55)
Lebanese0.3%(42)
Swedish0.2%(36)
Russian0.2%(27)
Australian0.1%(20)
Czech0.1%(20)
Greek0.1%(19)
British0.1%(16)
Portuguese0.1%(13)
Iranian0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Arab population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+93%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.1%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2017
from 95.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(1,415)
Married68.3%(3,794)
Widowed0.9%(48)
Divorced5.3%(294)
Women 15+
Never married27.6%(1,685)
Married60.8%(3,705)
Widowed2.4%(145)
Divorced9.2%(560)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nolensville, Tennessee?

Nolensville, Tennessee has about 15,074 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nolensville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Nolensville, Tennessee earns about $177,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nolensville, Tennessee expensive?

In Nolensville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $777,800, and the typical rent is about $2,454 a month.

How educated are people in Nolensville, Tennessee?

About 66.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nolensville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nolensville, Tennessee?

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

Has Nolensville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Nolensville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,588 residents, a change of about 914 percent over that period.

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

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