State
County
Land Area (mi²)
14.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,164.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.36% (-61)
Growth Since 2010
4.74% (755)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Goodlettsville, Tennessee Population 2021
16,676
Goodlettsville is a city located in Davidson County Tennessee. With a 2020 population of 16,676, it is the 35th largest city in Tennessee and the 2159th largest city in the United States . Goodlettsville is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually but its population has increased by 4.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,921 in 2010. Goodlettsville reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 14 miles, Goodlettsville has a population density of 1,165 people per square mile.
The average household income in Goodlettsville is $82,260 with a poverty rate of 10.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,091 per month, and the median house value is $218,800. The median age in Goodlettsville is 40.4 years, 36.3 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
Goodlettsville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goodlettsvillewas:
- White: 70.64%
- Black or African American: 21.14%
- Other race: 2.84%
- Asian: 2.42%
- Two or more races: 2.42%
- Native American: 0.54%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Goodlettsville, Tennessee is 16,676 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 16,798.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,921.
Goodlettsville, Tennessee Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,917 | 70.64% |
| Black or African American | 3,566 | 21.14% |
| Some Other Race | 479 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 409 | 2.42% |
| Two or More Races | 408 | 2.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 91 | 0.54% |
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Goodlettsville Population by Race
Goodlettsville Population Pyramid $2021
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Goodlettsville Population by Age
Goodlettsville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,779 | 2.47 | 59.7 |
| Married | 2,959 | 3.1 | 75.4 |
| Non Family | 2,436 | 1.21 | 50.7 |
| Female | 1,087 | 3.29 | 32.7 |
| Male | 297 | 3.57 | 77.1 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
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Goodlettsville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 230 | 1.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 571 | 4.76% |
| High School Graduate | 3,477 | 28.99% |
| Some College | 2,854 | 23.80% |
| Associates Degree | 799 | 6.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,759 | 23.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,302 | 10.86% |
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Goodlettsville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Goodlettsville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,901 | 8,346 | 3,095 |
| Black | 2,076 | 1,973 | 640 |
| Hispanic | 340 | 296 | 133 |
| Other Race | 301 | 225 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 246 | 229 | 37 |
| Asian | 239 | 209 | 52 |
| Native American | 37 | 37 | 18 |
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 native american people with a rate of 48.65%.
Goodlettsville Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,479
Average Earnings
$48,963
Average Male
$36,610
Average Female
Goodlettsville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Goodlettsville Language by Age
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Goodlettsville Language
91.99% of Goodlettsville residents speak only English, while 8.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.86% of the population.
Goodlettsville Language
Goodlettsville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,327 | 903 | 7.97% |
| Black | 3,545 | 465 | 13.12% |
| Asian | 409 | 266 | 65.04% |
| Hispanic | 713 | 108 | 15.15% |
| Other | 479 | 98 | 20.46% |
| Multiple | 404 | 53 | 13.12% |
10.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.65%
Male Poverty Rate
12.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Goodlettsville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goodlettsville is Asian, with 65.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goodlettsville is White, with 7.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.68%.
Goodlettsville Poverty
Goodlettsville Poverty Rate by Education
Goodlettsville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Goodlettsville Married by Age and Sex
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Goodlettsville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Goodlettsville Marital Status by Race
Goodlettsville Marital Status
Goodlettsville Veterans by War
Goodlettsville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 831 | 8.46% |
| Black | 156 | 6.20% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 8.19% |
| Native American | 18 | 48.65% |
| Asian | 12 | 5.02% |
Goodlettsville Veterans by Race
Goodlettsville Veterans by Education
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6.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Goodlettsville Veterans by Education
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65.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Goodlettsville Employment by Age
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Goodlettsville Employment by Race
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Goodlettsville 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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58.68%
Born in Goodlettsville
92.90%
Native Born
7.10%
Foreign Born
2.86%
Non Citizen
4.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.90% of Goodlettsville residents were born in the United States, with 58.68% having been born in Tennessee. 2.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Goodlettsville Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,676 | -61 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 16,737 | -61 | -0.36% |
| 2019 | 16,798 | -61 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 16,859 | 42 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 16,817 | -118 | -0.70% |
| 2016 | 16,935 | -60 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 16,995 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 16,995 | 169 | 1.00% |
| 2013 | 16,826 | 416 | 2.54% |
| 2012 | 16,410 | 261 | 1.62% |
| 2011 | 16,149 | 201 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 15,948 | 2,168 | 1.47% |
| 2000 | 13,780 | 2,561 | 2.08% |
| 1990 | 11,219 | 2,892 | 3.03% |
| 1980 | 8,327 | 3,527 | 5.66% |
| 1970 | 4,800 | 1,600 | 4.14% |
| 1960 | 3,200 | 1,900 | 4.61% |
| 1940 | 1,300 | 800 | 2.42% |
| 1900 | 500 | 0.00% |