Nashville, TN
– Population change: 486,081 increase (+279%)
– 2016 population: 660,388
– 1950 population: 174,307
Nashville, Tenn., is enjoying a serious population boom. In 2016, Nashville and the surrounding areas grew by what averaged out to approximately 100 people per day, according to 2017 reporting by the Tennessean.
While 28% of the population growth was due to birth and death rates, a full 72% of the increase was the result of new residents moving to the area.