Cities in Tennessee - Census Data

15 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across Tennessee.

All Cities

Nashville-Davidson metropolitan governmentPopulation: 684,298
Income: $75,197Poverty: 14.1%BA+: 46.9%
 MemphisPopulation: 629,063
Income: $51,211Poverty: 22.5%BA+: 28.2%
 KnoxvillePopulation: 193,721
Income: $50,994Poverty: 20.5%BA+: 33.7%
 ChattanoogaPopulation: 182,832
Income: $61,028Poverty: 17.6%BA+: 35.5%
 ClarksvillePopulation: 171,897
Income: $66,786Poverty: 12.8%BA+: 30.6%
 MurfreesboroPopulation: 157,547
Income: $76,241Poverty: 10.0%BA+: 41.1%
 FranklinPopulation: 85,575
Income: $115,000Poverty: 4.8%BA+: 64.3%
 Johnson CityPopulation: 71,455
Income: $55,429Poverty: 21.1%BA+: 41.8%
 JacksonPopulation: 68,098
Income: $51,552Poverty: 22.7%BA+: 26.6%
 HendersonvillePopulation: 62,390
Income: $91,503Poverty: 6.3%BA+: 43.6%
 BartlettPopulation: 56,998
Income: $100,660Poverty: 6.0%BA+: 37.5%
 KingsportPopulation: 55,807
Income: $50,436Poverty: 20.8%BA+: 31.0%
 SmyrnaPopulation: 55,066
Income: $78,409Poverty: 11.5%BA+: 28.2%
 Spring HillPopulation: 53,585
Income: $106,658Poverty: 4.2%BA+: 46.0%
 ColliervillePopulation: 51,212
Income: $134,319Poverty: 2.6%BA+: 60.6%

Tennessee Cities FAQ

How many cities in Tennessee have over 50,000 people?
There are 15 cities in Tennessee with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government with 684,298.
Which Tennessee city has the highest median income?
Collierville has the highest median household income at $134,319 among Tennessee cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which Tennessee city has the lowest poverty rate?
Collierville has the lowest poverty rate at 2.6% among cities tracked.

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