Chattanooga-Cleveland-Athens combined statistical area
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The Chattanooga-Cleveland-Athens Combined Statistical Area covers a total of nine counties – six in southeast Tennessee
and three in northwest Georgia
. The combined statistical area consists of two metropolitan statistical areas – Chattanooga
and Cleveland
– as well as the Athens micropolitan statistical area. At the 2000 census
, the CSA had a population of 629,561 (though a July 1, 2009, estimate placed the population at 690,400).
, there were 629,561 people, 250,057 households and 176,043 families residing within the CSA. The racial makeup of the population was 85.65% White, 11.43% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races
, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population.
The median household income
was $33,952 and the median family income was $40,243. Males had a median income of $30,591 versus $21,864 for females. The per capita income
was $17,260.
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
and three in northwest Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. The combined statistical area consists of two metropolitan statistical areas – Chattanooga
Chattanooga metropolitan area
The Chattanooga Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of six counties – three in southeast Tennessee and three in northwest Georgia – anchored by the city of Chattanooga...
and Cleveland
Cleveland, Tennessee metropolitan area
The Cleveland, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in southeast Tennessee – Bradley and Polk – anchored by the city of Cleveland...
– as well as the Athens micropolitan statistical area. At the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the CSA had a population of 629,561 (though a July 1, 2009, estimate placed the population at 690,400).
Counties
- Bradley County, Tennessee
- Catoosa County, GeorgiaCatoosa County, GeorgiaCatoosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 5, 1853. As of 2000, the population was 53,282. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 62,241...
- Dade County, GeorgiaDade County, GeorgiaDade County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 15,154. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 16,098...
- Hamilton County, TennesseeHamilton County, TennesseeHamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It was named for Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury. The 2005 Census Estimate placed the population at 310,935 . Its county seat is Chattanooga....
- Marion County, TennesseeMarion County, TennesseeMarion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2000, the population was 27,776. Its county seat is Jasper.Marion County is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:According to the U.S...
- McMinn County, Tennessee
- Polk County, Tennessee
- Sequatchie County, Tennessee
- Walker County, GeorgiaWalker County, GeorgiaWalker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 18, 1833 from land formerly belonging to the Cherokee Indian Nation. As of 2000, the population was 61,053. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 64,554...
Places with 10,000 to 50,000 inhabitants
- Athens, TennesseeAthens, TennesseeAthens is a city in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States. It is the county seat of McMinn County and the principal city of the Athens Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the larger Chattanooga-Cleveland-Athens Combined Statistical Area. The population was 13,220 at the 2000...
(Principal city) - Cleveland, TennesseeCleveland, TennesseeCleveland is a city in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 41,285 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Bradley County...
(Principal city) - East Brainerd, TennesseeEast Brainerd, TennesseeEast Brainerd is a census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 14,132 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- East Ridge, TennesseeEast Ridge, TennesseeEast Ridge is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 20,979. East Ridge is bordered by Chattanooga to the west, north and east, and the Georgia state line to the south. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical...
- Middle Valley, TennesseeMiddle Valley, TennesseeMiddle Valley is a census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 12,684 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Red Bank, TennesseeRed Bank, TennesseeRed Bank is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 12,418 at the 2000 census. Red Bank is an enclave; its area is completely surrounded by that of Chattanooga. As of the 2010 election, the Board of Commissioners has Monty Millard , Greg JonesRed Bank is a city in...
- Soddy-Daisy, TennesseeSoddy-Daisy, TennesseeSoddy-Daisy is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 11,530 at the 2000 census. The City was formed in 1969 when the communities of Soddy and Daisy, along with nearby developed areas along U.S. Highway 27, merged to form Soddy-Daisy. It is rapidly becoming a...
Places with 5,000 to 10,000 inhabitants
- Collegedale, TennesseeCollegedale, TennesseeCollegedale is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 8,282 at the 2010 census. Collegedale is a suburb of Chattanooga and is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Fairview, GeorgiaFairview, GeorgiaFairview is a census-designated place in Walker County, Georgia, United States. The population was 6,601 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Fort Oglethorpe, GeorgiaFort Oglethorpe, GeorgiaFort Oglethorpe is a city in Catoosa County in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 9,263. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Harrison, TennesseeHarrison, TennesseeHarrison is a census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 7,769 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- LaFayette, GeorgiaLaFayette, GeorgiaLaFayette is a city in Walker County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the city population was 6,702. The city is the county seat of Walker County.LaFayette is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Ooltewah, TennesseeOoltewah, TennesseeOoltewah is a census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 687 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
- Signal Mountain, TennesseeSignal Mountain, TennesseeSignal Mountain is a town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The town is a suburb of Chattanooga and is located on Walden Ridge, a land mass often mistakenly referred to as "Signal Mountain" itself...
- South Cleveland, TennesseeSouth Cleveland, TennesseeSouth Cleveland is a census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 6,912 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Cleveland, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:South Cleveland is located at ....
Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants
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Lakeview, Georgia Lakeview is a census-designated place in Catoosa and Walker counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 4,820 at the 2000 census... Lookout Mountain, Georgia Lookout Mountain is a city in Walker County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,617 at the 2000 census. The city is located on Lookout Mountain, home to such attractions as Rock City and Ruby Falls. The city is also home to Covenant College... Lookout Mountain, Tennessee Lookout Mountain is a town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,832 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Lookout Mountain is located at... Monteagle, Tennessee Monteagle is a town in Franklin, Grundy, and Marion counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee, in the Cumberland Plateau region of the southeastern part of the state... (partial) New Hope, Tennessee New Hope is a city in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,043 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:New Hope is located at .... Powells Crossroads, Tennessee Powells Crossroads is a town in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,286 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Ringgold, Georgia Ringgold is a city in Catoosa County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,422 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Catoosa County... Rossville, Georgia Rossville is a city in Walker County, Georgia, United States. The city of Rossville was named after Cherokee Indian Chief John Ross, who resided there until being forced to relocate with his people to Oklahoma in the Indian Removal. Chief John Ross' log cabin home is still located in the city and... South Pittsburg, Tennessee South Pittsburg is a city in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,295 at the 2000 census. South Pittsburg is home to the National Cornbread Festival.-History:... Trenton, Georgia Trenton is a city in Dade County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,942 at the 2000 census. It is the only incorporated municipality in the county, and as such it serves as the county seat.... Walden, Tennessee Walden is a town located atop Walden's Ridge Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,960 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Whitwell, Tennessee Whitwell is a city in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,660 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... Wildwood Lake, Tennessee Wildwood Lake is a census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,124 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Cleveland, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Places with less than 1,000 inhabitants
- Calhoun, TennesseeCalhoun, TennesseeCalhoun is a town in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 496 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Calhoun is situated along the north bank of the Hiwassee River, which flows down from the Appalachian Mountains to the east and empties into the Chickamauga Lake impoundment of the...
- Charleston, TennesseeCharleston, TennesseeCharleston is a city in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 651 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Cleveland, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Copperhill, TennesseeCopperhill, TennesseeCopperhill is a city in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 511 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Cleveland, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Ducktown, TennesseeDucktown, TennesseeDucktown is a city in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 427 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Cleveland, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ducktown is located at...
- Niota, TennesseeNiota, TennesseeNiota is a city in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 781 at the 2000 census.- History :The community was originally called "Mouse Creek," but was renamed in 1897 to avoid confusion with a railroad stop in Jefferson City that was named "Mossy Creek." The name "Niota" was...
- Orme, TennesseeOrme, TennesseeOrme is a town in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 145 as of 2007. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Orme is located at ....
- Ridgeside, TennesseeRidgeside, TennesseeRidgeside is a city in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 389 at the 2000 census. Ridgeside is an enclave; its area is completely surrounded by the jurisidiction of Chattanooga. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Ridgeside's name is...
Unincorporated places
- Apison, TennesseeApison, TennesseeApison is an unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It is a rural area east of the city of Chattanooga, and also borders Ooltewah, Collegedale, and rural parts of north Georgia to the south...
- Bakewell, Tennessee
- Birchwood, TennesseeBirchwood, TennesseeBirchwood is an unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It is a rural area of the Chattanooga area. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Notes:...
- Delano, Tennessee
- Falling Water, Tennessee
- Farner, Tennessee
- Georgetown, TennesseeGeorgetown, TennesseeGeorgetown is an unincorporated community at the junction of Bradley, Hamilton, and Meigs counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The small community is located along State Route 60....
(partial) - Hixson, TennesseeHixson, TennesseeHixson is an unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It is a northern suburb of Chattanooga and is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area....
- Kensington, GeorgiaKensington, GeorgiaKensington, Georgia is a community in Walker County, Georgia northwest of LaFayette. It is the location of three properties or districts that are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places:*Lane House...
- Ocoee, TennesseeOcoee, TennesseeOcoee is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. Its altitude is 797 feet , and it is located at . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 37361....
- Old Fort, Tennessee
- Reliance, Tennessee
- Rising Fawn, GeorgiaRising Fawn, GeorgiaRising Fawn is a small unincorporated community in the southern part of Dade County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also the location of Cloudland Canyon State Park.-Notable residents:...
- Turtletown, Tennessee
- Wildwood, GeorgiaWildwood, GeorgiaWildwood is a small unincorporated community located in the northeastern corner of Dade County, Georgia, United States. It is close to the Tennessee state line and the Chattanooga city limits, and is considered part of the Chattanooga metropolitan area...
Demographics
At the 2000 censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, there were 629,561 people, 250,057 households and 176,043 families residing within the CSA. The racial makeup of the population was 85.65% White, 11.43% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population.
The median household income
Median household income
The median household income is commonly used to generate data about geographic areas and divides households into two equal segments with the first half of households earning less than the median household income and the other half earning more...
was $33,952 and the median family income was $40,243. Males had a median income of $30,591 versus $21,864 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
was $17,260.
See also
- Tennessee census statistical areasTennessee census statistical areasThe United States Census Bureau has defined 6 Combined Statistical Areas , 10 Metropolitan Statistical Areas , and 20 Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the State of Tennessee...
- Georgia census statistical areasGeorgia census statistical areasThe United States Census Bureau has defined 5 Combined Statistical Areas , 15 Metropolitan Statistical Areas , and 24 Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the State of Georgia. The following table describes these areas with the following information:*The name of the Combined Statistical Area , if...
- List of cities and towns in Tennessee
- List of cities in Georgia
- List of towns and villages in Georgia