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Nashville, NC
Town in Nash County, North Carolina.
Population
5,729
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,220
ZIP codes
0
Nashville and its ZIP codes
Nashville at a glance
- Nashville is about 5.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,000, 16% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,300 (29% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,073 a month.
Local data for Nashville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nashville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,000
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$205,300
Median rent
$1,073/mo
Homeownership
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (293), Irish Americans (145), Italian Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nash County. PPP loans are for Nashville.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,481
40,231 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$719M
FY 2026, $7,574 per person
How people get to work
Nashville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home20.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nashville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
474
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
525
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nashville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Nashville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MomeyerTown | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Red OakTown | 5.9 mi | 19.5 |
| DortchesTown | 6.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Rocky MountCity | 6.8 mi | 45.2 |
| Spring HopeTown | 8.8 mi | 1.5 |
| SharpsburgTown | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| CastaliaTown | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake RoyaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| Elm CityTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| SimsTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BaileyTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| WilsonCity | 16 mi | 31.6 |
| BunnTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| WhitakersTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| MiddlesexTown | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nashville, NC in?
- Nashville is in Nash County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Nashville, NC?
- About 5,729 people live in Nashville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nashville?
- Nearby places include Momeyer (5.4 mi), Red Oak (5.9 mi), Dortches (6.3 mi), Rocky Mount (6.8 mi), Spring Hope (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023