East Ridge, Tennessee
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East 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 Area
. The name of the city comes from its location due east of Missionary Ridge
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 8.3 square miles (21.5 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 20,640 people, 9,288 households, and 5,739 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,497.3 people per square mile (964.8/km²). There were 9,876 housing units at an average density of 1,194.9 per square mile (461.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.32% White, 3.21% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races
, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.
There were 9,288 households out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples
living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,347, and the median income for a family was $43,858. Males had a median income of $31,359 versus $23,659 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,346. About 6.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
. The arena provides space for special and sporting events. Overall, Camp Jordan has 13 ball fields, 9 soccer fields, an amphitheater, RV spaces, a sand volleyball court, a picnic pavilion, a fishing pond, playground, and a walking track. East Ridge is home to the East Ridge Soccer Association which provides soccer programs for youth and adults. The East Ridge Baseball/Softball Association supports ball games for boys and girls.
for the city. Public utilities are provided by Chattanooga Gas Company, Tennessee American Water Company, Bell South, EPB
and Comcast
.
Hamilton County, Tennessee
Hamilton 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....
, Tennessee
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...
, United States
United States
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. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 20,979. East Ridge is bordered by Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga is the fourth-largest city in the US state of Tennessee , with a population of 169,887. It is the seat of Hamilton County...
to the west, north and east, and the 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...
state line to the south. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA Metropolitan Statistical Area
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...
. The name of the city comes from its location due east of Missionary Ridge
Missionary Ridge
Missionary Ridge is a geographic feature in Chattanooga, Tennessee, site of the Battle of Missionary Ridge, a battle in the American Civil War, fought on November 25, 1863. Union forces under Maj. Gens. Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, and George H...
.
Geography
East Ridge is located at 34°59′48"N 85°14′15"W (34.996674, -85.237482).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 8.3 square miles (21.5 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 20,640 people, 9,288 households, and 5,739 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 2,497.3 people per square mile (964.8/km²). There were 9,876 housing units at an average density of 1,194.9 per square mile (461.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.32% White, 3.21% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.68% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.
There were 9,288 households out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the city the population was spread out with 19.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,347, and the median income for a family was $43,858. Males had a median income of $31,359 versus $23,659 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...
for the city was $20,346. About 6.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
Arts and culture
The East Ridge City Library is located within the City Hall. In 2008 the East Ridge History Center opened showcasing local history and culture. A community center is also available for use by the public. Located next to City Hall and the Pioneer Frontier Playground, it offers programs for the community. Also Caitlyn was born her and she's pretty darn artistic.Parks and recreation
Camp Jordan is a local park and an arenaArena
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. The arena provides space for special and sporting events. Overall, Camp Jordan has 13 ball fields, 9 soccer fields, an amphitheater, RV spaces, a sand volleyball court, a picnic pavilion, a fishing pond, playground, and a walking track. East Ridge is home to the East Ridge Soccer Association which provides soccer programs for youth and adults. The East Ridge Baseball/Softball Association supports ball games for boys and girls.
Government
The city is governed by Mayor Brent Lambert. Under Lambert is City Manager Tim Gobble. Gobble hands day-to-day administrative tasks and oversees personnel, budget, procurement, city services and public safety. A staff of seven is beneath the city manager.Education
East Ridge has four public schools, which are part of the Hamilton County Schools system: East Ridge Elementary, Spring Creek Elementary, East Ridge Middle School and East Ridge High School. As well as two private schools: Belvoir Christian Academy and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School.Infrastructure
The East Ridge Police Department maintains public safety within the city and is a full service and state certified agency.Utilities
The city provides animal services by way of animal control and an animal shelterAnimal shelter
An animal shelter is a facility that houses homeless, lost, or abandoned animals; primarily a large variety of dogs and cats.Parrots, for example, are the third most common pet owned by people...
for the city. Public utilities are provided by Chattanooga Gas Company, Tennessee American Water Company, Bell South, EPB
EPB
EPB may refer to:* EPB, formerly the Chattanooga Electric Power Board, an American public utility, telecom, and ISP serving the greater Chattanooga, Tennessee area as well as Northern Georgia...
and Comcast
Comcast
Comcast Corporation is the largest cable operator, home Internet service provider, and fourth largest home telephone service provider in the United States, providing cable television, broadband Internet, and telephone service to both residential and commercial customers in 39 states and the...
.