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DATA: Williamson County's population grew by 16% in 5 years; plus more community data for Franklin, Brentwood

(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
(Community Impact Newspaper staff)

(Community Impact Newspaper staff)

By Wendy Sturges | | Updated

Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019 5-year estimates show that Franklin, Brentwood and Williamson County have all seen growth in population over the last five years, as well as gains in education and income. See the charts below showing community data plus changes since 2014.











This data is from our 2021 Annual Community Guide. Find more top stories and data to know in our online edition here.
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By Wendy Sturges
A Houston native and graduate of St. Edward's University in Austin, Wendy Sturges has worked as a community journalist covering local government, health care, business and development since 2011. She has worked with Community Impact since 2015 as a reporter and editor and moved to Tennessee in 2019.

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