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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Tennessee? Where cities and towns in Tennessee have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 51.5% increase in the Hispanic population in Tennessee.
The 10 Cities In Tennessee With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Tennessee with the largest hispanic/latino population? Shelbyville took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Tennessee for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Tennessee ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Tennessee or the safest places in Tennessee.
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Population: 23,005
% Hispanic/Latino: 23.29%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,359
Percent Change Since 2010: 24.48%
More on Shelbyville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 38,127
% Hispanic/Latino: 20.56%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,838
Percent Change Since 2010: 112.82%
More on La Vergne: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,561
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.93%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,699
Percent Change Since 2010: 35.99%
More on Springfield: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 30,387
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.29%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,863
Percent Change Since 2010: 18.09%
More on Morristown: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,038
% Hispanic/Latino: 18.0%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,246
Percent Change Since 2010: 137.8%
More on Sevierville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,953
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.15%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,707
Percent Change Since 2010: 85.34%
More on Lenoir City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,362
% Hispanic/Latino: 13.88%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 883
Percent Change Since 2010: 119.11%
More on Pigeon Forge: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,131
% Hispanic/Latino: 13.79%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,673
Percent Change Since 2010: 111.24%
More on Lewisburg: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,973
% Hispanic/Latino: 13.56%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,488
Percent Change Since 2010: 81.46%
More on Collegedale: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 21,967
% Hispanic/Latino: 12.95%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,845
Percent Change Since 2010: 614.82%
More on East Ridge: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Tennessee With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Tennessee.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 93 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 23.3% to 0.5%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Shelbyville took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Signal Mountain was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Tennessee ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Tennessee
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Tennessee according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Tennessee:
- Signal Mountain
- Mount Carmel
- Kingston
For more Tennessee reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Tennessee
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelbyville | 23.29% |
| 2 | La Vergne | 20.56% |
| 3 | Springfield | 19.93% |
| 4 | Morristown | 19.29% |
| 5 | Sevierville | 18.0% |
| 6 | Lenoir City | 17.15% |
| 7 | Pigeon Forge | 13.88% |
| 8 | Lewisburg | 13.79% |
| 9 | Collegedale | 13.56% |
| 10 | East Ridge | 12.95% |
| 11 | Smyrna | 12.28% |
| 12 | Clarksville | 11.7% |
| 13 | Columbia | 11.16% |
| 14 | Fairview | 10.84% |
| 15 | Erwin | 10.64% |
| 16 | Nashville | 10.61% |
| 17 | Millersville | 10.43% |
| 18 | Mcminnville | 10.15% |
| 19 | Cleveland | 9.71% |
| 20 | Millington | 9.63% |
| 21 | Cookeville | 9.21% |
| 22 | Portland | 9.13% |
| 23 | Dayton | 8.35% |
| 24 | Gallatin | 8.28% |
| 25 | Winchester | 7.98% |
| 26 | Alcoa | 7.96% |
| 27 | Memphis | 7.72% |
| 28 | Murfreesboro | 7.34% |
| 29 | Athens | 7.31% |
| 30 | Chattanooga | 7.29% |
| 31 | Goodlettsville | 7.23% |
| 32 | Lebanon | 7.2% |
| 33 | Jefferson City | 7.1% |
| 34 | Manchester | 6.99% |
| 35 | Savannah | 6.83% |
| 36 | Lakeland | 6.75% |
| 37 | Newport | 6.66% |
| 38 | Union City | 6.53% |
| 39 | Crossville | 6.53% |
| 40 | Greeneville | 6.48% |
| 41 | Spring Hill | 6.2% |
| 42 | Dickson | 6.13% |
| 43 | Oak Ridge | 6.05% |
| 44 | Henderson | 5.99% |
| 45 | Mount Juliet | 5.97% |
| 46 | Nolensville | 5.97% |
| 47 | White House | 5.88% |
| 48 | Knoxville | 5.66% |
| 49 | Johnson City | 5.5% |
| 50 | Franklin | 5.39% |
| 51 | Munford | 5.28% |
| 52 | Sweetwater | 5.15% |
| 53 | Brownsville | 5.09% |
| 54 | Lawrenceburg | 5.06% |
| 55 | Red Bank | 4.93% |
| 56 | Hendersonville | 4.73% |
| 57 | Greenbrier | 4.59% |
| 58 | Tullahoma | 4.53% |
| 59 | Jackson | 4.27% |
| 60 | Pulaski | 4.26% |
| 61 | La Follette | 4.17% |
| 62 | Humboldt | 3.95% |
| 63 | Elizabethton | 3.68% |
| 64 | Collierville | 3.53% |
| 65 | Brentwood | 3.51% |
| 66 | Mckenzie | 3.38% |
| 67 | Bartlett | 3.31% |
| 68 | Germantown | 3.24% |
| 69 | Martin | 3.16% |
| 70 | Hartsville/trousdale County | 3.09% |
| 71 | Dyersburg | 2.91% |
| 72 | Bristol | 2.85% |
| 73 | Arlington | 2.63% |
| 74 | Ripley | 2.53% |
| 75 | Paris | 2.5% |
| 76 | Maryville | 2.44% |
| 77 | Bolivar | 2.43% |
| 78 | Covington | 2.41% |
| 79 | Atoka | 2.36% |
| 80 | Farragut | 2.09% |
| 81 | Kingsport | 2.05% |
| 82 | Oakland | 2.01% |
| 83 | Soddy-Daisy | 1.92% |
| 84 | Fayetteville | 1.6% |
| 85 | Church Hill | 1.56% |
| 86 | Clinton | 1.49% |
| 87 | Lexington | 1.48% |
| 88 | Rockwood | 1.47% |
| 89 | Harriman | 1.31% |
| 90 | Milan | 1.26% |
| 91 | Kingston | 0.67% |
| 92 | Mount Carmel | 0.59% |
| 93 | Signal Mountain | 0.48% |
