State
County
Land Area (mi²)
20.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,970.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.19% (74)
Growth Since 2010
1.36% (529)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Germantown, Tennessee Population 2021
39,373
Germantown is a city located in Shelby County Tennessee. With a 2020 population of 39,373, it is the 21st largest city in Tennessee and the 1000th largest city in the United States . Germantown is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,844 in 2010. Germantown reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 20 miles, Germantown has a population density of 1,970 people per square mile.
The average household income in Germantown is $162,105 with a poverty rate of 2.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,387 per month, and the median house value is $331,700. The median age in Germantown is 44.8 years, 43.7 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
Germantown Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Germantownwas:
- White: 90.52%
- Asian: 5.52%
- Black or African American: 2.01%
- Two or more races: 1.65%
- Other race: 0.27%
- Native American: 0.03%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Germantown, Tennessee is 39,373 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 39,225.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 38,844.
Germantown, Tennessee Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,479 | 90.52% |
| Asian | 2,163 | 5.52% |
| Black or African American | 787 | 2.01% |
| Two or More Races | 647 | 1.65% |
| Some Other Race | 105 | 0.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.03% |
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Germantown Population by Race
Germantown Population Pyramid $2021
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Germantown Population by Age
Germantown Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,696 | 2.66 | 86 |
| Married | 10,625 | 3.06 | 90.9 |
| Non Family | 3,014 | 1.12 | 72.6 |
| Female | 763 | 3.01 | 76.5 |
| Male | 294 | 3.1 | 71.1 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
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Germantown Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 0.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 388 | 1.40% |
| High School Graduate | 2,592 | 9.38% |
| Some College | 4,855 | 17.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,463 | 5.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,218 | 36.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,981 | 28.88% |
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Germantown Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Germantown Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,814 | 24,476 | 16,276 |
| Asian | 1,468 | 1,340 | 1,060 |
| Hispanic | 548 | 526 | 354 |
| Black | 463 | 437 | 300 |
| 2+ Races | 338 | 329 | 209 |
| Other Race | 75 | 75 | 29 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.21%.
Germantown Educational Attainment by Race
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$65,988
Average Earnings
$86,801
Average Male
$51,104
Average Female
Germantown Earnings by Educational Attainment
Germantown Language by Age
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Germantown Language
90.64% of Germantown residents speak only English, while 9.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.83% of the population.
Germantown Language
Germantown Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,634 | 854 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 2,163 | 45 | 2.08% |
| Black | 768 | 39 | 5.08% |
| Multiple | 647 | 26 | 4.02% |
| Hispanic | 885 | 9 | 1.02% |
2.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.01%
Male Poverty Rate
2.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Germantown
The race most likely to be in poverty in Germantown is Black, with 5.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Germantown is Hispanic, with 1.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.70%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.72%.
Germantown Poverty
Germantown Poverty Rate by Education
Germantown Marital Status
Marriage Rates
70.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.9%
Male Marriage Rate
68.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Germantown Married by Age and Sex
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Germantown Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Germantown Marital Status by Race
Germantown Marital Status
Germantown Veterans by War
Germantown Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,663 | 9.90% |
| Asian | 101 | 6.61% |
| Black | 94 | 16.82% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 11.52% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.20% |
| Native American | 1 | 100.00% |
Germantown Veterans by Race
Germantown Veterans by Education
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2.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
Germantown Veterans by Education
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63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Germantown Employment by Age
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Germantown Employment by Race
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Germantown Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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49.16%
Born in Germantown
92.24%
Native Born
7.76%
Foreign Born
3.37%
Non Citizen
4.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.24% of Germantown residents were born in the United States, with 49.16% having been born in Tennessee. 3.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Germantown Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39,373 | 74 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 39,299 | 74 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 39,225 | 74 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 39,151 | 18 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 39,133 | -47 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 39,180 | -63 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 39,243 | -32 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 39,275 | -64 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 39,339 | -35 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 39,374 | 258 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 39,116 | 239 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 38,877 | 1,529 | 0.40% |
| 2000 | 37,348 | 4,455 | 1.28% |
| 1990 | 32,893 | 11,426 | 4.36% |
| 1980 | 21,467 | 17,993 | 19.98% |
| 1970 | 3,474 | 2,374 | 12.19% |
| 1960 | 1,100 | 700 | 5.19% |
| 1940 | 400 | 100 | 0.72% |
| 1900 | 300 | 0.00% |