Brentwood, TN Demographics

A map of Brentwood's Population by Race

Brentwood, Tennessee has an estimated population of 45,556, a less than 1% change from the 45,373 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.1% White, 8.0% Asian, 4.6% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brentwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brentwood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Brentwood, that probability was 33.1% in 2020 and 34.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brentwood is ranked the 18th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Brentwood was ranked the 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brentwood's White Population

36,503 residents of Brentwood, or 80.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brentwood is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Brentwood ranks 369th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brentwood's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Brentwood's population has decreased from 81.2% to 80.1%.

Brentwood is more White than neighboring Franklin (74.4% White). Brentwood is less White than neighboring Oak Hill (90.6% White), Forest Hills (83.7% White), Nolensville (82.1% White), and Berry Hill (81.3% White).

Brentwood's Black Population

2,095 residents of Brentwood, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brentwood is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Brentwood ranks 208th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brentwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.7%. Black residents' share of Brentwood's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.6%.

Brentwood is more Black than neighboring Oak Hill (3% Black), Forest Hills (0.3% Black), and Nolensville (2.8% Black). Brentwood is less Black than neighboring Franklin (5.3% Black), and Berry Hill (7.7% Black).

Brentwood's Asian Population

3,660 residents of Brentwood, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brentwood is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Brentwood ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brentwood's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Brentwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.0%.

Brentwood is more Asian than neighboring Oak Hill (3.4% Asian), Forest Hills (1.3% Asian), Nolensville (3.7% Asian), and Berry Hill (6.5% Asian). Brentwood is less Asian than neighboring Franklin (8.2% Asian).

Brentwood's Hispanic Population

1,427 residents of Brentwood, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brentwood is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Brentwood ranks 181st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brentwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Brentwood's population has decreased from 3.6% to 3.1%.

Brentwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Hill (0.4% Hispanic). Brentwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Forest Hills (11.2% Hispanic), Franklin (8.1% Hispanic), Nolensville (4.3% Hispanic), and Berry Hill (3.4% Hispanic).

Brentwood's Native American/Other Population

197 residents of Brentwood, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brentwood is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Brentwood ranks 280th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brentwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brentwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Brentwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), Forest Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Berry Hill (0% Native American/Other). Brentwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin (0.6% Native American/Other), and Nolensville (1.3% Native American/Other).

Brentwood's Multiracial Population

1,674 residents of Brentwood, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brentwood is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Brentwood ranks 270th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brentwood's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Brentwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Brentwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Hill (2.4% Multiracial), Forest Hills (3.5% Multiracial), Franklin (3.6% Multiracial), and Berry Hill (1.1% Multiracial). Brentwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Nolensville (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.