Davidson County, Tennessee

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Davidson County
U.S. county
Davidson County, Tennessee
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Coordinates:
Country	United States
Seat	Nashville
Area
• Total	526 sq mi (1,360 km2)
• Land	504 sq mi (1,310 km2)
• Water	22 sq mi (60 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	715,884
• Density	1,400/sq mi (530/km2)
Website	www.nashville.gov

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Davidson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 715,884, making it the second-most populous county in Tennessee. Its county seat is Nashville, the state capital. Davidson County is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Davidson County was created in 1783 by an act of the North Carolina legislature, which governed the area at the time. It was named in honor of William Lee Davidson, a North Carolina general who died in the American Revolutionary War. The county was one of the first counties established in the region that would become the state of Tennessee.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 526 square miles (1,360 km²), of which 504 square miles (1,310 km²) is land and 22 square miles (57 km²) (4.2%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Robertson County (north)
• Sumner County (northeast)
• Wilson County (east)
• Rutherford County (southeast)
• Williamson County (south)
• Cheatham County (west)

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 715,884 people, 301,000 households, and 165,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,420 people per square mile (548/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 63.5% White, 27.6% Black or African American, 3.5% Asian, and 5.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.4% of the population.

Government

Davidson County operates under a consolidated city-county government with the City of Nashville. This unique arrangement, known as the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, was established in 1963. The government is headed by a mayor and a metropolitan council.

Education

Davidson County is served by the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools system, which operates numerous elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the county. Higher education institutions in the county include Vanderbilt University, Tennessee State University, and Belmont University.

Transportation

Davidson County is a major transportation hub in the region, with several major highways and interstates passing through it, including Interstate 40, Interstate 24, and Interstate 65. The county is also served by the Nashville International Airport.

Attractions

Davidson County is home to numerous cultural and historical attractions, including the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Parthenon in Centennial Park. The county also hosts several annual events, such as the CMA Music Festival and the Tennessee State Fair.

Related Pages

• Nashville, Tennessee
• Williamson County, Tennessee
• Sumner County, Tennessee
• Robertson County, Tennessee
• Cheatham County, Tennessee
• Wilson County, Tennessee
• Rutherford County, Tennessee
• Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
• Vanderbilt University
• Tennessee State University
• Belmont University

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