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Nashville, IL


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Nashville, Illinois

Nashville, Illinois, in Washington county, is 52 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 3,147 people lived in Nashville.

The People and Families of Nashville

In Nashville, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Nashville had a median family income of $51,875. Significantly, more adults in Nashville have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Illinois.

Political Inclinations

Nashville residents donated more money ($5,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Nashville Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Nashville are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Nashville, 91% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Nashville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Nashville Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Nashville Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Nashville Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Nashville Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Nashville Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Nashville College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Nashville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Nashville, IL

Comparing Nashville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing48
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes35

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