Davidson County, Tennessee
Davidson County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Davidson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 626,681 and a population density of 460 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 694,176 inhabitants. Its county seat is Nashville. The county was created 242 years ago in 1783.
County Snapshot
Davidson County at a glance
Davidson County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
95
Open related pagesLargest city
NashvillePopulation 684,410
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Davidson County
| Population | 694,176 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Different from | Davidson County |
| Twitter username | metronashville |
| Area | 1363 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.1707,-86.7775 |
| Named for | William Lee Davidson |
| Altitude | 499 feet / 152 meters |
| Capital | Nashville |
| Establishment | April 18, 1783 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:50:23 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 509 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.72% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Davidson County is located at 36°10'14"N 86°46'39"W (36.1706900, -86.7775300). It has 4 neighbors: Cheatham County, Sumner County, Williamson County and Wilson County.
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The largest city of Davidson County is Nashville with a population of 684,410. Other cities include, Goodlettsville population 10,397, Belle Meade population 2,788 and Berry Hill population 492. See all Davidson County cities & populated places.
Davidson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Davidson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Goodlettsville | 10,397 | City in Tennessee, United States of America |
| Belle Meade | 2,788 | City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States |
| Berry Hill | 492 | Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day Forecast- Nashville
Demographics
The population of Davidson County increased by 9.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 626,681 | - | census |
| 2011 | 635,918 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 649,344 | 2.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 660,179 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 669,611 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 679,793 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 685,829 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 687,159 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 690,516 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 694,144 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 694,176 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Davidson County (25)
People born in Davidson County, including politician Edward H. East, politician James C. Jones, politician Andrew Boone, .
More notable people
- Henry Johnson (Governor of Louisiana (1783-1864)) he was born in 14/09/1783
- William Henry Sneed (American politician (1812-1869)) he was born in 27/08/1812
- Washington Barrow (American politician) he was born in 05/10/1807
- William Harding Jackson (American spy) he was born in 25/03/1901
- Nat Love (African-American cowboy following the American Civil War) he was born in 01/01/1854
- Newman Haynes Clanton (American outlaw) he was born in 01/01/1816
- Alfred E. Jackson (Confederate States Army brigadier general) he was born in 11/01/1807
- Andrew Jackson Sowell (American pioneer) he was born in 27/06/1815
- Benjamin Singleton ((1809–1900) American activist and businessman) he was born in 01/01/1809
- Jermain Wesley Loguen (American bishop) he was born in 05/02/1813
- Thomas Menees (American politician) he was born in 26/06/1823
- Vauix Carter (American football player and coach) he was born in 14/08/1863
- Felix Zollicoffer Wilson (American politician (1866-1950)) he was born in 01/01/1866
- Joel Allen Battle (American general) he was born in 19/09/1811
- James Collinsworth (Texan attorney) he was born in 01/01/1806
- John Donelson Martin (Confederate States Army officer of the American Civil War.) he was born in 18/08/1830
- Samuel R. Lowery (African American preacher and lawyer) he was born in 01/01/1832
- Joseph P. Sneed he was born in 10/01/1804
Other places with the same name (1)
- Davidson County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 169,234 people.
Tennessee Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Sullivan County | 158,755 | County in New York, United States |
| Murfreesboro | 150,757 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Wilson County | 148,130 | County in Tennessee, United States |