More about NashvilleNashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County. Nicknamed "Music City, U.S.A.", Nashville is the home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and many major record labels. Since much earlier times it has been called the "Athens of the South", for its educational institutions and classical architecture. Nashville is also a major hub for the health care and publishing industries. The city of Nashville has a population of 569,891 (as of the 2000 census), making it the second largest city in Tennessee (below Memphis). The population of the entire 13-county Nashville metropolitan area is 1,311,789, making it the most populous metropolitan area in the state. The current Mayor of Nashville is Bill Purcell. Nashville, Tennessee City flag City seal City nickname: "Music City, U.S.A." Location in the state of Tennessee Country State County United States Tennessee Davidson Mayor Bill Purcell Area –Land –Water 526.1 sq. miles / 1,362.6 km² 502.2 sq. miles / 1,300.8 km² 23.9 sq. miles / 61.8 km² Population –Total (2000) –Density 1,311,789 (metropolitan area) 569,891 (city proper) 438.1/km² Time zone –Summer (DST) CST (UTC-6) CDT (UTC-5) Latitude Longitude 36°10 N 86°47 W Official website: http://www.nashville.gov Nashville Demographics Map of Nashvilles growing Hispanic population The data below is for all of Davidson County, including satellite cities in the county other than Nashville. See Nashville-Davidson (balance) for demographic data on the portion of Davidson County that was formerly the city of Nashville. As of the census of 2000, there are 569,891 people, 237,405 households, and 138,169 families residing in the city. The population density is 438.1/km² (1,134.6/mi²). There are 252,977 housing units at an average density of 194.5/km² (503.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 66.99% White, 25.92% African American, 0.29% Native American, 2.33% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.42% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. 4.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. Nashvilles estimated population for 2004 is 572,475 people. There are 237,405 households out of which 26.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% are married couples living together, 14.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% are non-families. 33.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 2.96. In the city the population is spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.8 males. The median income for a household in the city is $39,797, and the median income for a family is $49,317. Males have a median income of $33,844 versus $27,770 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,069. 13.0% of the population and 10.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.1% of those under the age of 18 and 10.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. 4.6% of the civilian labor force is unemployed. Tonight...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Light northeast winds becoming calm after midnight. Independence Day...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Sunday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Monday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Tuesday...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Tuesday Night...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90. Lows in the upper 60s. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90. Lows in the upper 60s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

