CensusEasy
NEIGHBORHOOD

Southside

Tennessee · Nashville · 4,579 residents · 0.741 sq mi
Compare
The short version

Southside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,309. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $401,200. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% less than the Nashville median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Southside; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,579
Population density
6,179 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,309
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,347
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
57.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$401,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$609
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.7%
81.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.7
RELATED:See current rent listings in Southside on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(506)
Black76.2%(3,487)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(292)
Asian1.1%(51)
Other5.3%(243)
Diversity Score50.1%(2,294)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(506)
Black76.2%(3,487)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(292)
Asian1.1%(51)
Other5.3%(243)
Diversity Score50.1%(2,294)
Diversity Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
38.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
54.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Foreign born
6.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
US average: 13.6%
Explore

Neighborhoods in Nashville

Brick Church BellshireHeron WalkLockeland SpringsMcMurray - HuntingdonWest MeadeNeighborhoods in Nashville
Drill deeper

Places similar to Southside

Oak Forest
Pop 7,434
Gorgas
Pop 2,962
Chinatown
Pop 3,358
South East Lake
Pop 6,624
Places similar to Southside
Head to head

Compare Southside side by side

SOUTHSIDE VS
Oak Forest
Income$31,567+16%
Home value$87,510−78%
Population7,434+62%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SOUTHSIDE VS
Gorgas
Income$33,027+21%
Home value$82,793−79%
Population2,962−35%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SOUTHSIDE VS
Chinatown
Income$34,912+28%
Home value$1,051,300+162%
Population3,358−27%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SOUTHSIDE VS
South East Lake
Income$34,787+27%
Home value$127,529−68%
Population6,624+45%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Southside, Nashville, Tennessee?

Southside, Nashville, Tennessee has about 4,579 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southside, Nashville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Southside, Nashville, Tennessee earns about $27,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southside, Nashville, Tennessee expensive?

In Southside, Nashville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $401,200, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Southside, Nashville, Tennessee?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Southside, Nashville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southside, Nashville, Tennessee?

About 57.9% of people in Southside, Nashville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Containing area
Nashville

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

How we source and harmonize this data →