Brentwood, Tennessee Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Brentwood, TN Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Brentwood | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,549 | 7,058,506 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1055.5 | 167.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.51% | 0.94% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.5 | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,238 | 2,819,839 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Brentwood grew by 39.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,549 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Brentwood is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 27.8% of residents. That is 7.6 points above Tennessee as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,908 20.0% -1.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,664 17.2% -4.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 12,406 27.8% +7.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,987 15.7% -1.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Tennessee, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.6% of the people living in Brentwood and men 50.4%.
- Women 49.6% Tennessee 50.9%
- Men 50.4% Tennessee 49.1%
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Economy
Brentwood has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Brentwood | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $177,913 | $69,901 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.07% | 5.19% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Brentwood is about 155% higher than in Tennessee.
Housing
| Metric | Brentwood | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,394,672 | $255,786 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,192 | $1,188 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.3% | 66.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Brentwood is about 53.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,192 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Brentwood spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 193 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Brentwood | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.1 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.2 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 193 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,974 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 30.0% | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 40,924 | 9,259 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,304 | 1,225 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Brentwood is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Tennessee.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Brentwood has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Brentwood | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69.2% | 27.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Health
Brentwood has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Brentwood | Tennessee Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.8% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
Brentwood, TN Compared With Nearby Cities
How Brentwood, TN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood, TN | 44,549 | $177,913 #1/2 | $1,394,672 #1/2 | 23.1 min #2/2 |
| Franklin, TN | 65,220 | $114,018 | $533,230 | 20.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brentwood, Tennessee.
How many people live in Brentwood, Tennessee?
About 44,549 people live in Brentwood, Tennessee, in 15,238 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 42.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Brentwood, Tennessee?
Averaged over its land area, Brentwood, Tennessee has 1,056 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 12 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Brentwood, Tennessee?
The median home costs 7.8 times the median household income ($1,394,672 against $177,913), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,192 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Brentwood, Tennessee?
Unemployment in Brentwood, Tennessee is only 2.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Brentwood, Tennessee?
69.2% of adults in Brentwood, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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