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.

Goodlettsville, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,597

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.8%9,811

Black

25.5%4,493

Hispanic/Latino

9%1,584

Two or More

7.7%1,350

Asian

1.4%249

Other

0.6%101

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%623

High School Diploma

25.6%3,236

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%802

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%1,971

Associate's Degree

6.4%806

Bachelor's Degree

19.4%2,458

Master's Degree

10.5%1,323

Professional Degree

1.8%232

Doctorate

1.3%168

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

33.1%

Graduate+

13.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$381,900

Median Renti

$1,385

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.5%4,860

Renter-Occupied

39.5%3,171

Total Units

8,421

Homeownership

60.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%49

$50K–$100K

0.6%29

$100K–$150K

0.4%21

$150K–$200K

3.3%159

$200K–$300K

19.1%926

$300K–$500K

53.1%2,581

$500K–$1M

20.3%988

$1M+

2.2%107

Rent Distribution

Under $500

185

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

150

$1,000–$1,250

622

$1,250–$1,500

1,021

$1,500–$2,000

716

$2,000+

371

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%150

2010–2019

12%1,014

2000–2009

20%1,684

1990–1999

15.5%1,308

1980–1989

15.5%1,306

1970–1979

14.8%1,243

1960–1969

10.6%894

1950–1959

5%425

1940–1949

1.2%105

1939 or earlier

3.5%292

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.9%5,215

Utility Gas

31.6%2,541

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%233

Wood

0.3%25

No Fuel

0.2%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,758

Mean Household Incomei

$95,143

Per Capita Incomei

$42,275

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

9,707

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%414

$10K–$15K

3.7%297

$15K–$20K

2%161

$20K–$25K

6.2%496

$25K–$30K

1.8%144

$30K–$35K

2%162

$35K–$40K

2.7%215

$40K–$45K

5%401

$45K–$50K

3.7%298

$50K–$60K

7.4%595

$60K–$75K

13.2%1,057

$75K–$100K

12.8%1,026

$100K–$125K

11.7%937

$125K–$150K

5.2%417

$150K–$200K

9.3%744

$200K+

8.3%667

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

309

Residentsi

582

Avg. Tenant Renti

$454/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

27 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers307 homes83% occupied$454/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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,758/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

77%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

19%

Low income$35K–$57K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

91% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

94% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% 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

9515.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

462

India

United Kingdom

Canada

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,055

Avg. Commutei

26.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,116

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

748(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured

Goodlettsville, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026