La Vergne, TN Demographics

A map of La Vergne's Population by Race

La Vergne, Tennessee has an estimated population of 40,243, an increase from the 38,719 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.1% White, 25.2% Hispanic, 24.1% Black, 4.1% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Vergne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

La Vergne has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 La Vergne, that probability was 69.7% in 2020 and 69.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

La Vergne is ranked the 23rd 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). La Vergne was ranked the 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

La Vergne's White Population

17,360 residents of La Vergne, or 43.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Vergne is significantly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. La Vergne ranks 494th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vergne's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of La Vergne's population has increased from 42.2% to 43.1%.

La Vergne is less White than neighboring Smyrna (53.2% White), Rural Hill (89.8% White), Nolensville (82.1% White), Gladeville (94.2% White), and Mount Juliet (75.3% White).

La Vergne's Black Population

9,706 residents of La Vergne, or 24.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Vergne is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. La Vergne ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vergne's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of La Vergne's population has decreased from 25.0% to 24.1%.

La Vergne is more Black than neighboring Smyrna (18.9% Black), Rural Hill (0% Black), Nolensville (2.8% Black), Gladeville (0% Black), and Mount Juliet (7.3% Black).

La Vergne's Asian Population

1,648 residents of La Vergne, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Vergne is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. La Vergne ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vergne's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Asian residents' share of La Vergne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

La Vergne is more Asian than neighboring Rural Hill (0% Asian), Nolensville (3.7% Asian), and Gladeville (0% Asian). La Vergne is less Asian than neighboring Smyrna (5.1% Asian), and Mount Juliet (4.9% Asian).

La Vergne's Hispanic Population

10,157 residents of La Vergne, or 25.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Vergne is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. La Vergne ranks 5th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vergne's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of La Vergne's population has increased from 24.3% to 25.2%.

La Vergne is more Hispanic than neighboring Smyrna (17.7% Hispanic), Rural Hill (2.1% Hispanic), Nolensville (4.3% Hispanic), Gladeville (5.8% Hispanic), and Mount Juliet (7.4% Hispanic).

La Vergne's Native American/Other Population

177 residents of La Vergne, 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 La Vergne is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. La Vergne ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vergne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Vergne's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

La Vergne is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gladeville (0% Native American/Other). La Vergne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smyrna (0.8% Native American/Other), Rural Hill (1.8% Native American/Other), Nolensville (1.3% Native American/Other), and Mount Juliet (2% Native American/Other).

La Vergne's Multiracial Population

1,195 residents of La Vergne, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Vergne is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. La Vergne ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, La Vergne's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Multiracial residents' share of La Vergne's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.0%.

La Vergne is more Multiracial than neighboring Gladeville (0% Multiracial). La Vergne is less Multiracial than neighboring Smyrna (4.2% Multiracial), Rural Hill (6.3% Multiracial), Nolensville (5.9% Multiracial), and Mount Juliet (3.1% 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.