A new Tennessee law requires the use of annual population estimates for distributing state-shared revenues to counties and municipalities. Get up to speed on the new legislation, the Boyd Center’s role and plans for the first estimate release next July.| Tennessee State Data Center
For a million Tennesseans, time on the job includes working outside for at least portion of their shift. Our new analysis highlights occupation sectors requiring outdoor work, the amount of time spent working outside, and identifies which occupation sectors are "heating up", including construction and vehicle operators.| Tennessee State Data Center
Census Bureau estimates show that Davidson County (Nashville) added the most population in Tennessee in 2024. International migration adjustments were a big factor as it outpaced Rutherford County for the first time since 2015.| Tennessee State Data Center
When a Tennessee county leads the nation in population loss, it grabs headlines. We analyzed the numbers behind this decline, compared them to past leaders and to other areas of the country. While these losses may continue, they likely won’t top the national charts in the future.| Tennessee State Data Center
After a decade of remaining almost unchanged, Tennessee births have grown over four consecutive years. This occurred even as fertility rates continue a steady decline. Our state and regional analysis delves into the factors driving this new trend.| Tennessee State Data Center
Tennessee's population grew by 80,000 people in 2024. Part of that increase is attributed to changes in the way international migration is estimated for the nation. We took a closer look at the new numbers.| Tennessee State Data Center
Updates to the state’s special census procedures were just released. We have an overview of the changes and outline any impacts for communities currently conducting an enumeration.| Tennessee State Data Center
We stepped back to examine how population changes across Tennessee's 345 cities and towns have unfolded over this decade and found the state's midsized cities leading the pack. That comes as Nashville claimed the top spot as the state's fastest-gaining in 2022 and 2023.| Tennessee State Data Center
An older and increasingly diverse population headline our latest population projection release for the state. Read our breakdown and learn how to access more detailed county-level information.| Tennessee State Data Center
The federal government is fundamentally changing how data on race and ethnicity is collected and reported. We overview the new rules that will likely be one of the most consequential changes data users have seen in the last few decades.| Tennessee State Data Center