Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Collegedale, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,330

Median Agei

36.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70%7,928

Hispanic/Latino

12.7%1,440

Black

9.2%1,039

Asian

5.2%584

Two or More

2.8%317

Other

0.2%18

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%101

High School Diploma

14.4%1,078

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%410

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%795

Associate's Degree

10.1%760

Bachelor's Degree

27.2%2,036

Master's Degree

19.3%1,444

Professional Degree

1.7%125

Doctorate

2.6%194

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

50.7%

Graduate+

23.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$365,100

Median Renti

$1,581

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44%1,895

Renter-Occupied

56%2,409

Total Units

4,688

Homeownership

44%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%135

$50K–$100K

1.1%21

$100K–$150K

5.9%112

$150K–$200K

2.1%39

$200K–$300K

16%304

$300K–$500K

52.5%995

$500K–$1M

15%284

$1M+

0.3%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

167

$1,000–$1,250

424

$1,250–$1,500

228

$1,500–$2,000

724

$2,000+

494

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%107

2010–2019

37.6%1,763

2000–2009

20.2%949

1990–1999

11.5%539

1980–1989

10.2%476

1970–1979

10.4%486

1960–1969

5.4%251

1950–1959

0.6%30

1940–1949

1.2%58

1939 or earlier

0.6%29

Heating Fuel

Electricity

78.5%3,378

Utility Gas

19.9%855

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%39

No Fuel

0.5%23

Wood

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,246

Mean Household Incomei

$93,854

Per Capita Incomei

$37,819

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

6,500

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%66

$10K–$15K

0.7%30

$15K–$20K

1.9%80

$20K–$25K

4.3%186

$25K–$30K

3.8%162

$30K–$35K

4.8%206

$35K–$40K

4%171

$40K–$45K

0.6%24

$45K–$50K

6%257

$50K–$60K

11.6%501

$60K–$75K

12.2%526

$75K–$100K

16.9%727

$100K–$125K

9.1%391

$125K–$150K

9.2%397

$150K–$200K

6.7%290

$200K+

6.7%290

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$670/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers20 homes85% occupied$670/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,246/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

71%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

17%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $56K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

53% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,1049.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

133

Philippines

111

Korea

Germany

United Kingdom

India

China

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,998

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,397

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

510(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured