Brentwood, TN Demographics

A map of Brentwood's Population by Race

Brentwood, Tennessee had a population of 45,373 in 2020. It was 81.2% White, 3.1% Black, 8.0% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Brentwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Brentwood is the 17th most populous. 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).

Brentwood's White Population

36,826 residents of Brentwood identify as White, or 81.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Brentwood slightly larger than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Brentwood is ranked #369 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Brentwood is more White than neighboring Franklin (75% White), Nolensville (78.2% White), and Berry Hill (80.5% White). Brentwood is less White than neighboring Oak Hill (91.6% White), and Forest Hills (92.1% White).

Brentwood's Black Population

1,409 residents of Brentwood identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Brentwood less than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Brentwood is ranked #207 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Brentwood is more Black than neighboring Oak Hill (1.2% Black), and Forest Hills (0.9% Black). Brentwood is less Black than neighboring Franklin (5.2% Black), Nolensville (5.4% Black), and Berry Hill (5.4% Black).

Brentwood's Asian Population

3,644 residents of Brentwood identify as Asian, or 8.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Brentwood slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Brentwood is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Brentwood is more Asian than neighboring Oak Hill (1.7% Asian), Forest Hills (2.2% Asian), Franklin (7.7% Asian), Nolensville (6.6% Asian), and Berry Hill (3.1% Asian).

Brentwood's Hispanic Population

1,615 residents of Brentwood identify as Hispanic, or 3.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Brentwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Brentwood is ranked #175 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Brentwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Hill (2.8% Hispanic), and Forest Hills (2.5% Hispanic). Brentwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Franklin (8% Hispanic), Nolensville (5.1% Hispanic), and Berry Hill (5.8% Hispanic).

Brentwood's Native American/Other Population

215 residents of Brentwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Brentwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Brentwood is ranked #228 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Brentwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), Forest Hills (0.2% Native American/Other), and Nolensville (0.3% Native American/Other). Brentwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Franklin (0.7% Native American/Other), and Berry Hill (0.6% Native American/Other).

Brentwood's Multiracial Population

1,664 residents of Brentwood identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Brentwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Brentwood is ranked #257 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Brentwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Hill (2.5% Multiracial), Forest Hills (2.1% Multiracial), and Franklin (3.4% Multiracial). Brentwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Nolensville (4.5% Multiracial), and Berry Hill (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.