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.

La Vergne, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

40,243

Median Agei

33.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

43.1%17,360

Hispanic/Latino

25.2%10,157

Black

24.1%9,706

Asian

4.1%1,648

Two or More

3%1,195

Other

0.2%84

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%74

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%1,245

High School Diploma

29.3%7,281

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%1,891

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%3,398

Associate's Degree

8.8%2,183

Bachelor's Degree

16.9%4,201

Master's Degree

5.6%1,393

Professional Degree

0.7%177

Doctorate

0.4%103

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

23.7%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$309,900

Median Renti

$1,805

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74%9,842

Renter-Occupied

26%3,456

Total Units

13,972

Homeownership

74%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%383

$50K–$100K

1%100

$100K–$150K

2.2%213

$150K–$200K

7.1%695

$200K–$300K

33%3,243

$300K–$500K

43.1%4,240

$500K–$1M

9.3%916

$1M+

0.5%52

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

371

$1,000–$1,250

209

$1,250–$1,500

371

$1,500–$2,000

940

$2,000+

1,275

Year Built

2020 or later

4%559

2010–2019

12.2%1,702

2000–2009

37.6%5,257

1990–1999

23%3,219

1980–1989

7.4%1,036

1970–1979

9.7%1,353

1960–1969

3.1%435

1950–1959

1.6%226

1940–1949

0.6%82

1939 or earlier

0.7%103

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.2%10,933

Utility Gas

14%1,867

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%214

No Fuel

1.5%201

Wood

0.5%69

Fuel Oil

0.1%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,313

Mean Household Incomei

$95,780

Per Capita Incomei

$32,391

Poverty Ratei

15.1%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

21,660

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%322

$10K–$15K

2.2%293

$15K–$20K

1.7%226

$20K–$25K

3.9%521

$25K–$30K

3.6%482

$30K–$35K

4.3%573

$35K–$40K

2.3%311

$40K–$45K

4.1%545

$45K–$50K

4.7%620

$50K–$60K

8.8%1,172

$60K–$75K

8.3%1,104

$75K–$100K

16.2%2,151

$100K–$125K

11.8%1,573

$125K–$150K

10.1%1,345

$150K–$200K

10.4%1,383

$200K+

5.1%677

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

146

Residentsi

360

Avg. Tenant Renti

$526/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers94 homes86% occupied$607/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 82 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC49 homes99% occupied$370/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,313/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

72.8%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

21.3%

Low income$41K–$65K/yr

5.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $65K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

83.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72% of subsidized households are minority

5.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.8% 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

8,71621.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,807

Guatemala

244

India

243

United Kingdom

Philippines

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

20,924

Avg. Commutei

31.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

21,173

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,688(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.1%Insured

15.9%Uninsured

La Vergne, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026