Germantown, TN Demographics

A map of Germantown's Population by Race

Germantown, Tennessee has an estimated population of 40,673, a slight decrease from the 41,333 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 6.3% Asian, 4.4% Black, 3.0% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Germantown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Germantown has become less 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 Germantown, that probability was 31.4% in 2020 and 30.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Germantown is ranked the 22nd 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). Germantown was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Germantown's White Population

33,779 residents of Germantown, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Germantown is considerably higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Germantown ranks 364th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Germantown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Germantown's population has increased from 82.3% to 83.1%.

Germantown is more White than neighboring Collierville (66.3% White), Olive Branch (52.7% White), Bartlett (68.8% White), Piperton (71% White), and Lakeland (69.5% White).

Germantown's Black Population

1,806 residents of Germantown, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Germantown is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Germantown ranks 177th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Germantown's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Black residents' share of Germantown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Germantown is less Black than neighboring Collierville (10.7% Black), Olive Branch (35.7% Black), Bartlett (19.7% Black), Piperton (18% Black), and Lakeland (12.7% Black).

Germantown's Asian Population

2,556 residents of Germantown, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Germantown is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Germantown ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Germantown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Asian residents' share of Germantown's population has decreased from 6.9% to 6.3%.

Germantown is more Asian than neighboring Olive Branch (2.1% Asian), Bartlett (3.9% Asian), Piperton (1.6% Asian), and Lakeland (6% Asian). Germantown is less Asian than neighboring Collierville (13.8% Asian).

Germantown's Hispanic Population

1,222 residents of Germantown, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Germantown is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Germantown ranks 234th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Germantown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Germantown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Germantown is less Hispanic than neighboring Collierville (5% Hispanic), Olive Branch (6.3% Hispanic), Bartlett (4.4% Hispanic), Piperton (5.2% Hispanic), and Lakeland (8.6% Hispanic).

Germantown's Native American/Other Population

265 residents of Germantown, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Germantown is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Germantown ranks 284th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Germantown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 35.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Germantown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Germantown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Collierville (0.5% Native American/Other), Olive Branch (0.3% Native American/Other), Bartlett (0.5% Native American/Other), and Lakeland (0.6% Native American/Other).

Germantown's Multiracial Population

1,045 residents of Germantown, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Germantown is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Germantown ranks 336th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Germantown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Germantown's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.6%.

Germantown is less Multiracial than neighboring Collierville (3.7% Multiracial), Olive Branch (2.9% Multiracial), Bartlett (2.7% Multiracial), Piperton (3.5% Multiracial), and Lakeland (2.7% 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.