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West Meade

Tennessee · Nashville · 11,540 residents · 7.833 sq mi
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The short version

West Meade is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,171. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $678,835. Households here earn about 50% more than the Nashville median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up West Meade; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,540
Population density
1,473 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,171
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$76,084
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$678,835
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,246
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.2%
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(9,536)
Black5.2%(600)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(642)
Asian2.2%(250)
Other4.4%(512)
Diversity Score38.6%(4,456)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(9,536)
Black5.2%(600)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(642)
Asian2.2%(250)
Other4.4%(512)
Diversity Score38.6%(4,456)
Diversity Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Foreign born
7.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Meade, Nashville, Tennessee?

West Meade, Nashville, Tennessee has about 11,540 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Meade, Nashville, Tennessee?

The typical household in West Meade, Nashville, Tennessee earns about $116,171 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Meade, Nashville, Tennessee expensive?

In West Meade, Nashville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $678,835, and the typical rent is about $2,246 a month.

How educated are people in West Meade, Nashville, Tennessee?

About 70.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Meade, Nashville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Meade, Nashville, Tennessee?

About 9.0% of people in West Meade, Nashville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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