Demographics
Population
The following is a chart of the total population in Nashville including population changes over the region.
| Geography |
2000 |
2014 |
| Nashville MSA |
1,311,789 |
1,792,649 |
| Nashville Economic Market |
1,435,577 |
1,894,455 |
| Davidson County |
569,927 |
668,347 |
Population Change by Decade: Nashville Region Counties
1950:
Population 321,758
1 county: Davidson
1960:
Population 463,628
3 counties: Davidson, Sumner, Wilson
1970:
Population 699,271
8 counties: Davidson, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham, Dickson, Robertson, Rutherford, Williamson
1980:
Population 850,505
8 counties: Davidson, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham, Dickson, Robertson, Rutherford, Williamson
1990:
Population 985,026
8 counties: Davidson, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham, Dickson, Robertson, Rutherford, Williamson
2000:
Population 1,311,789
13 counties: Davidson, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham, Dickson, Robertson, Rutherford, Williamson, Cannon, Hickman, Macon, Smith, Trousdale
2013:
Population 1,726,693
14 counties: Davidson, Sumner, Wilson, Cheatham, Dickson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Williamson, Cannon, Hickman, Macon, Smith, Trousdale
Data obtained from the Nashville Chamber of Commerce Demographics page.
Education
Nashville is often called the "Athens of the South" because of the concentration of schools of higher learning in the city. The Nashville Chamber provides information about the educational attainment, colleges and universities, and the talent pipeline. Visit the Nashville Chamber Higher Education page for more information.
Over 100,000 students are enrolled in colleges and universities in the Nashville region annually. With over 30% of adults holding a bachelor's degree including over 110,000 adults with graduate or professional degrees, Nashville is uniquely positioned to provide a strong and educated workforce.
| Population 25 Years and Over |
1,165,709 |
100.0% |
| Associate's Degree |
78,103 |
6.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
244,799 |
21.0% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree |
131,725 |
11.3% |
Source: US Census, 2013
Nashville has one public school system serving the entire county. Metro Nashville Public Schools offers classes from Pre-K through high school including magnet schools, enhanced option, charter schools, and many other great choices.
Cost of Living
Nashville consistently ranks among the lowest for cost-of-living in comparable cities across the nation ranking more cost-efficient than Atlanta, Austin, Tampa and Indianapolis. The overall cost of living is 90.2% of the national average. (Source: 2014 ACCRA Cost of Living Index) All components (groceries, housing, utilities, etc.) of cost-of-living are typically below the national average.