Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
Chattanooga: City in and county seat of Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
About
Chattanooga is a city located in the county of Hamilton in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 167,674 and a population density of 429 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 184,742 inhabitants.
The city was created 184 years ago in 1838.
Quick Facts about Chattanooga
| Population : | 184,742 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Hamilton County |
| Postal code : | 37401–37450 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 423 |
| Area : | 390.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Capital city : | Chattanooga is capital of Hamilton County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1839 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:59:12 (7th February 2023) |
| Density : | 473 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chattanooga is located at 35°2'44"N 85°18'35"W (35.0456300, -85.3096800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Chattanooga
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Demographics
The population of Chattanooga increased by 9.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 167,674 | - | census |
| 2011 | 172,341 | 2.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 173,972 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 175,325 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 175,321 | -0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 176,400 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 177,746 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 179,530 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 181,918 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 182,799 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 184,742 | 1.05% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Chattanooga
1 Ruby Falls
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2 Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
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3 Sculpture Fields at Montague Park
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4 Chattanooga Ghost Tours Inc
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Other Places in Chattanooga
1 USDA Rural Development
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People born in Chattanooga (200)
People born in Chattanooga, including blues singer Bessie Smith, Actress, film director, screenwriter Lori Petty, astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, .
List
- Valaida Snow (American musician) she was born in 02/06/1902
- David Manker Abshire (American diplomat) he was born in 11/04/1926
- Bennie Wallace (American musician) he was born in 18/11/1946
- Coleman Barks (American poet) he was born in 23/04/1937
- George S. Clinton (American composer) he was born in 17/06/1947
- Arthur Golden (American novelist) he was born in 06/12/1956
- Bill Brock (politician and United States Navy sailor) he was born in 23/11/1930
- Lewis Smith (American actor) he was born in 01/08/1956
- Yusef Lateef (American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator and spokesman for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community) he was born in 09/10/1920
- John Thompson Whitaker (American journalist) he was born in 25/01/1906
- Ed Westcott (American photographer) he was born in 01/01/1922
- Leslie Jordan (American actor) he was born in 29/04/1955
- Terry Gordy (American professional wrestler) he was born in 23/04/1961
- Miller Puckette (American academic) he was born in 26/03/1959
- Dennis Haskins (American actor) he was born in 18/11/1950
- Bill McKinney (actor (1931-2011)) he was born in 12/09/1931
- Jimmy Blanton (American musician) he was born in 05/10/1918
- Reggie White (American football defensive end, Pro Football Hall of Famer (1961-2004)) he was born in 19/12/1961
Schools in Chattanooga
College & universities near Chattanooga, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221740 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga (TN) | 37403-2598 |
| 441104 | Richmont Graduate University | Chattanooga (TN) | 37404 |
| 219824 | Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga (TN) | 37406-1097 |
| 139393 | Covenant College | Lookout Mountain (GA) | 30750-4164 |
| 443650 | Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Chattanooga | Chattanooga (TN) | 37421 |
Post offices near Chattanooga
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chattanooga Post Office | Chattanooga (TN) | 37402 |
| North Chattanooga Post Office | Chattanooga (TN) | 37405 |
| Highland Park Post Office | Chattanooga (TN) | 37404 |
| South Chattanooga Post Office | Chattanooga (TN) | 37409 |
| East Chattanooga Post Office | Chattanooga (TN) | 37406 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Chattanooga , Oklahoma town in Comanche County Oklahoma with a population of 458 people.
Other cities in Hamilton County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Hamilton County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Chattanooga | 154,024 | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| East Ridge | 20,979 | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| East Brainerd | 15,114 | Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States |
| Soddy-Daisy | 13,719 | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Middle Valley | 12,684 | Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee |
| Red Bank | 11,769 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Collegedale | 11,400 | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Signal Mountain | 8,640 | Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States |
| Walden | 2,183 | Town of the United States |
| Lookout Mountain | 1,884 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Lakesite | 1,866 | City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Ooltewah | 687 | Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee |
| Ridgeside | 446 | Human settlement in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Chattanooga distances to largest Tennessee cities
