Population Demographic Characteristics: 2000
Geographic Area: Nashville-Davidson (balance)
Nashville-Davidson (balance) is the name used by the U.S. Census Bureau to designate the portion of Davidson County that does not include satellite cities of Nashville. The balance includes the area of Davidson County that made up the City of Nashville prior to the 1963 merger with Davidson County as well as large areas of previously unincorporated land. All community demographics data is for the year 2000 unless otherwise specified.
| Population |
| Total Population |
545,524 |
| Male Population |
264,095 (48.4%) |
| Female Population |
281,429 (51.6%) |
| Density (Persons per sq. mile) |
1,152.6 |
| Median Age |
34 |
| Age and Sex |
| Under 5 years |
36,335 |
6.7% |
| 5 to 9 years |
34,022 |
6.2% |
| 10 to 14 years |
31,536 |
5.8% |
| 15 to 19 years |
36,972 |
6.8% |
| 20 to 24 years |
46,482 |
8.5% |
| 25 to 34 years |
97,370 |
17.8% |
| 35 to 44 years |
89,589 |
16.4% |
| 45 to 54 years |
70,963 |
13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years |
23,445 |
4.3% |
| 60 to 64 years |
18,931 |
3.5% |
| 65 to 74 years |
31,468 |
5.8% |
| 75 to 84 years |
20,762 |
3.8% |
| 85 years and over |
7,649 |
1.4% |
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| Median age (years) |
34 |
(NA) |
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| 18 years and over |
424,855 |
77.9% |
| Male |
202,187 |
37.1% |
| Female |
222,668 |
40.8% |
| 21 years and over |
397,180 |
72.8% |
| 62 years and over |
70,917 |
13.0% |
| 65 years and over |
59,879 |
11.0% |
| Male |
22,362 |
4.1% |
| Female |
37,517 |
6.9% |
The age distribution was 22.1% under the age of 18, 15.3% from 19 to 25, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.9 years. For every 100 females there were approximately 94 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were approximately 91 males.
| Race |
| White |
65.9% |
| Black |
26.8% |
| Native American |
0.3% |
| Asian |
2.4% |
| Pacific Islander |
0.1% |
| Other |
2.5% |
| Two or more races |
2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) |
4.7% |
The racial makeup of the balance was 65.9% White, 26.8% Black, 0.30% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 4.7% of the population.
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