Collegedale, TN

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2021 Population

10,973

3.76% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/AMarsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ABill Hagerty

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.8

2.38% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.8%

15.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,042

11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$267,400

17.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

6,223

0.728% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Collegedale, TN had a population of 11k people with a median age of 32.8 and a median household income of $64,042. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Collegedale, TN declined from 11,402 to 10,973, a −3.76% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,713 to $64,042, a 11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Collegedale, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), Other (Hispanic) (5.54%), White (Hispanic) (5.06%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.91%).

None of the households in Collegedale, 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.

93.6% of the residents in Collegedale, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Collegedale, TN are Southern Adventist University (221661) (739 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Collegedale, TN was $267,400, and the homeownership rate was 41.5%.

Most people in Collegedale, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Collegedale, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Collegedale, TN is home to a population of 11k people, from which 93.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.1% of Collegedale, TN residents were born outside of the country (1.11k people).

In 2021, there were 6.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.32k people) in Collegedale, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 608 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.6%

2021 Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.6% of Collegedale, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Collegedale, TN was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Collegedale, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.32k ± 576
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.2k ± 403
Other (Hispanic)
608 ± 367

13.6%

Hispanic Population

1.49k people

13.6% of the people in Collegedale, TN are hispanic (1.49k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
86,142 ± 7,160 people
India
24,764 ± 3,857 people
Guatemala
18,995 ± 3,379 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 86,142 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 24,764 and Guatemala with 18,995.

Foreign-Born Population

10.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.11k people

8.17%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

932 people

As of 2021, 10.1% of Collegedale, TN residents (1.11k 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 Collegedale, TN was 8.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
225 ± 121
Gulf War (2001-)
206 ± 105
Gulf War (1990s)
33 ± 39

Collegedale, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Collegedale, TN employs 6.22k people. The largest industries in Collegedale, TN are Educational Services (1,435 people), Manufacturing (841 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (696 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($108,984), Manufacturing ($63,456), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,086).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,162. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.22k

2021 Value

± 677

0.728%

1 Year growth

± 16.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Collegedale, TN grew at a rate of 0.728%, from 6.18k employees to 6.22k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Collegedale, TN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,037 people), Management Occupations (709 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (514 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Collegedale, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.22k

2021 Value

± 677

0.728%

1 Year growth

± 16.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Collegedale, TN grew at a rate of 0.728%, from 6.18k employees to 6.22k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Collegedale, TN, are Educational Services (1,435 people), Manufacturing (841 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (696 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Collegedale, TN, though some of these residents may live in Collegedale, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,398

Median earning men ± $10,968

$34,123

Median earning women ± $4,413

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($77,614), Manufacturing ($63,015), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,669).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($65,104), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,617), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,258).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

N/AMarsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

N/ABill 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.

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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 Collegedale, TN awarded 739 degrees. The student population of Collegedale, TN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,147 male students and 1,572 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Collegedale, TN are White (356 and 51.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (152 and 21.8%), Black or African American (76 and 10.9%), and Asian (70 and 10%).

The largest universities in Collegedale, TN by number of degrees awarded are Southern Adventist University (221661) (739 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Collegedale, TN are Registered Nursing (175 and 23.7%), Social Work (60 and 8.12%), and General Biomedical Sciences (35 and 4.74%).

The median tuition cost in Collegedale, TN for private four year colleges is $22,320.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Collegedale, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,719 (42.2% men and 57.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,719 students enrolled in Collegedale, TN, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,156 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
89 degree-majors awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
35 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Collegedale, TN was Registered Nursing with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Collegedale, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Southern Adventist University (221661)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

739 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Adventist University (221661) with 739 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 250 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Collegedale, TN, which is 0.511 times less than the 489 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 356 degrees mean that there were 2.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 152 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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 Collegedale, TN was $267,400 in 2021, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $227,300 to $267,400, a 17.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Collegedale, TN is 41.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Collegedale, TN have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Collegedale, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Collegedale, TN is $64,042. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Collegedale, TN was Census Tract 112.03 with a value of $97,079, followed by Census Tract 113.14 and Census Tract 112.04, with respective values of $87,801 and $58,267.

Housing

Property

$267,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$31,120

$1,672

Median Property Taxes

±$286

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 Collegedale, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

41.5%

Homeownership

2021

70.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 41.5% of the housing units in Collegedale, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Collegedale, 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 112.03
Census Tract 113.14
Census Tract 112.04

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Collegedale, TN was Census Tract 112.03 with a value of $97,079, followed by Census Tract 113.14 and Census Tract 112.04, with respective values of $87,801 and $58,267.

The following map shows all of the places in Collegedale, 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.

$64,042

Median Household Income

± $6,307

4.03k

Number of Households

± 570

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.03k households in Collegedale, TN grew to $64,042 from the previous year's value of $57,713.

The following chart displays the households in Collegedale, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Collegedale, 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 (68.2%)
Worked At Home (14.7%)
Walked (10%)

In 2021, 68.2% of workers in Collegedale, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.7%) and those who walked to work (10%).

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

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Collegedale, TN have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.8% of the workforce in Collegedale, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Collegedale, TN (976 out of 9.07k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Collegedale, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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

93.9% of the population of Collegedale, TN has health coverage, with 58.9% on employee plans, 7.11% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hamilton County, TN see 908 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.442% increase from the previous year (904 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1286 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 422 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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908 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hamilton County, TN

Primary care physicians in Hamilton County, TN see an average of 908 patients per year. This represents a 0.442% increase from the previous year (904 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.9% under 18 years, 34.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.11%

Uninsured

58.9%

Employer Coverage

7.11%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Collegedale, TN grew by 2.12% from 5.99% to 6.11%.

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