Tennessee

Davidson

715,884
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Davidson

Davidson, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 3,459. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 715,884.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 23 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Averbuch Site Massacre Tennessee, Averbuch Site Nashville Conflicts, Battle of Buchanan's Station 1792, and 207 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020715,884
2010626,681
2000569,891
1990510,784
1980477,811
1970448,003
1960399,743
1950321,758
1940257,267
1930222,854
1920167,815
1910149,478
1900122,815
1890108,174
188079,026
187062,897
186047,055
185038,882
184030,509
183028,122
182020,154
181015,608
18009,965
17903,459
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Davidson

Military engagements that took place in Davidson, Tennessee.

Averbuch Site Massacre Tennessee
1275
Averbuch Site Nashville Conflicts
1300
Battle of Buchanan's Station 1792
1792
Battle of Buchanan Station
1792
Lavergne Tennessee 1862
1862
Battle of Lavergne (Forrest 1862)
1862
Shy's Hill Nashville
1864
Battle of Nashville – Second Day Dec 16
1864
Battle of Nashville – Shy's Hill Dec 16
1864
Skirmish at Nashville (Confederate probe December 1864)
1864
Nashville — Overton Hill
1864
Overton Hill Nashville
1864
Battle of Nashville — Overton Hill Assault
1864
Battle of Nashville
1864
Battle of Nashville — Day Two Assault
1864
Battle of Nashville – First Day Dec 15
1864
Battle of Nashville — Day 1 (December 15)
1864
Battle of Nashville — Thomas's Flanking Attack
1864
Battle of Nashville — Shy's Hill Assault (Day 2)
1864
Battle of Nashville — December 15 Day One Assault
1864
Nashville Tennessee December 15
1864
Nashville — Shy's Hill
1864
Battle of Nashville — Shy's Hill
1864

Historic places in Davidson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Davidson, Tennessee.

Noel Hotel
Nashville
St. Mary's Catholic Church (Additional Documentation)
Nashville
Morris Memorial Building
Nashville
Whites Creek Historic District
Whites Creek
Broadway Historic District
Nashville
Southern Methodist Publishing House
Nashville
Capers C.M.E. Church (Additional Documentation)
Nashville
Young Women's Christian Association Building
Nashville
Old Hickory Methodist Church
Old Hickory
US Post Office-Old Hickory
Old Hickory
Gray, Benajah, Log House
Antioch
Airdrie
Nashville
Tulip Grove
Hermitage
Eighth Avenue South Reservoir
Nashville
RCA Victor Studios Building
Nashville
Tennessee State Capitol
Nashville
Parthenon, The (Additional Documentation)
Nashville
Brick Church Mound and Village Site
Nashville
Stump, Frederick, House
Nashville
Riverwood
Nashville
American Baptist Theological Seminary Historic District
Nashville
Jubilee Hall, Fisk University
Nashville
Weakley-Truett-Clark House
Nashville
Belle Meade
Nashville
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Frequently asked about Davidson

When does Davidson first appear in the US census?
Davidson, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 3,459.
What is the population of Davidson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Davidson had a recorded population of 715,884.
Were any battles fought in Davidson?
23 documented military engagements took place in Davidson, including Averbuch Site Massacre Tennessee, Averbuch Site Nashville Conflicts, Battle of Buchanan's Station 1792.
How many historic places are in Davidson?
207 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Davidson, Tennessee.
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