Goodlettsville, TN

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2021 Population

17,522

4.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.6

6.82% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.2%

15.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$63,245

13.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$263,100

8.36% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Goodlettsville, TN had a population of 17.5k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $63,245. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Goodlettsville, TN grew from 16,829 to 17,522, a 4.12% increase and its median household income grew from $55,857 to $63,245, a 13.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Goodlettsville, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (60%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.16%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), and White (Hispanic) (3.13%).

None of the households in Goodlettsville, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Goodlettsville, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are EduMed Partners (116 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Goodlettsville, TN was $263,100, and the homeownership rate was 62.7%.

Most people in Goodlettsville, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Goodlettsville, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Goodlettsville, TN is home to a population of 17.5k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.31% of Goodlettsville, TN residents were born outside of the country (1.28k people).

In 2021, there were 2.92 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.5k people) in Goodlettsville, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Goodlettsville, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Goodlettsville, TN was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Goodlettsville, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Goodlettsville, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.5k ± 986
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.6k ± 691
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.43k ± 820

7.23%

Hispanic Population

1.27k people

7.23% of the people in Goodlettsville, TN are hispanic (1.27k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Goodlettsville, TN as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

7.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.28k people

6.14%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.03k people

As of 2021, 7.31% of Goodlettsville, TN residents (1.28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Goodlettsville, TN was 6.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Goodlettsville, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
306 ± 105
Gulf War (1990s)
180 ± 136
Gulf War (2001-)
144 ± 98

Goodlettsville, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Goodlettsville, TN employs 9.17k people. The largest industries in Goodlettsville, TN are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,518 people), Retail Trade (1,135 people), and Manufacturing (905 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($94,643), Public Administration ($65,333), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($57,895).

Employment

Occupations

9.17k

2021 Value

± 837

5.93%

1 Year growth

± 12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Goodlettsville, TN grew at a rate of 5.93%, from 8.66k employees to 9.17k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Goodlettsville, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,234 people), Management Occupations (917 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (714 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Goodlettsville, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.17k

2021 Value

± 837

5.93%

1 Year growth

± 12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Goodlettsville, TN grew at a rate of 5.93%, from 8.66k employees to 9.17k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Goodlettsville, TN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,518 people), Retail Trade (1,135 people), and Manufacturing (905 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Goodlettsville, TN, though some of these residents may live in Goodlettsville, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,760

Median earning men ± $5,171

$35,337

Median earning women ± $6,038

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($135,226), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,976), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($80,764).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,688), Public Administration ($53,622), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,610).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee product (by dollars) was Electronics with $51.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($50.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($49.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Tennessee products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$471B

2020 Value in Tennessee

$1.05T

Projected 2050 Value in Tennessee

123% growth

In 2020, total outbound Tennessee trade was $471B. This is expected to increase 123% to $1.05T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Tennessee trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Tennessee to other states, or from other states to Tennessee.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$34.2B
Texas
$26.7B
Kentucky
$21B

In 2020, the top outbound Tennessee domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $34.2B, followed by Texas with $26.7B and Kentucky and $21B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Tennessee shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Goodlettsville, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.978%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.978%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Goodlettsville, TN awarded 116 degrees. The student population of Goodlettsville, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 101 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Goodlettsville, TN are White (60 and 56.6%), followed by Black or African American (21 and 19.8%), Hispanic or Latino (19 and 17.9%), and Asian (5 and 4.72%).

The largest universities in Goodlettsville, TN by number of degrees awarded are EduMed Partners (116 and 100%).

The most popular majors in N/A are Medical Assistant (116 and 100%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.729% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.73M), Some college (1.19M), and Bachelors Degree (920k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Goodlettsville, TN was $263,100 in 2021, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $242,800 to $263,100, a 8.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Goodlettsville, TN is 62.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Goodlettsville, TN have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Goodlettsville, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Goodlettsville, TN is $63,245. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Goodlettsville, TN was Census Tract 210.02 with a value of $93,679, followed by Census Tract 103.01 and Census Tract 103.02, with respective values of $57,902 and $57,865.

Property

$263,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$18,568

$4,610

Median Property Taxes

±$602

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Goodlettsville, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Goodlettsville, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.7%

Homeownership

2021

70.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.7% of the housing units in Goodlettsville, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Goodlettsville, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 210.02
Census Tract 103.01
Census Tract 103.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Goodlettsville, TN was Census Tract 210.02 with a value of $93,679, followed by Census Tract 103.01 and Census Tract 103.02, with respective values of $57,902 and $57,865.

The following map shows all of the places in Goodlettsville, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,245

Median Household Income

± $6,771

7.36k

Number of Households

± 760

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.36k households in Goodlettsville, TN grew to $63,245 from the previous year's value of $55,857.

The following chart displays the households in Goodlettsville, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Goodlettsville, TN is from Tennessee.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2020 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2021, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.126% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Worked At Home (11%)
Carpooled (7.8%)

In 2021, 77.4% of workers in Goodlettsville, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (7.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Goodlettsville, TN have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.878% of the workforce in Goodlettsville, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Goodlettsville, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Goodlettsville, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Goodlettsville, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Goodlettsville, TN (1.75k out of 17.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Goodlettsville, TN is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91% of the population of Goodlettsville, TN has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 10% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 0.557% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sumner County, TN see 2149 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.47% increase from the previous year (2057 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2385 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1051 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,149 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sumner County, TN

Primary care physicians in Sumner County, TN see an average of 2,149 patients per year. This represents a 4.47% increase from the previous year (2,057 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sumner County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.8% were men and 56.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.02%

Uninsured

52.5%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

10%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

0.557%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Goodlettsville, TN declined by 0.435% from 9.06% to 9.02%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Goodlettsville, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.