Dandridge, Tennessee
Dandridge: Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States
About
Dandridge is a town located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,812 and a population density of 169 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,182 inhabitants.
The town was created 242 years ago in 1782.
Quick Facts about Dandridge
| Population : | 3,182 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 37725 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 865 |
| Area : | 16.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 997 feet / 304 meters |
| Capital city : | Dandridge is capital of Jefferson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1783 (242 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:25:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 192 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dandridge is located at 36°0'55"N 83°24'54"W (36.0153700, -83.4148900).
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Demographics
The population of Dandridge increased by 11.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,812 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,978 | 5.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,049 | 2.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,006 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,038 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,096 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,129 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,148 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,165 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,202 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,182 | -0.63% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,903 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,481 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,327 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,477 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 96.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 683 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $106,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,037 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $462 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $666 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,476 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,039 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 391,920 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 148,605 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,337 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,227 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,184 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 639 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 420 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 153 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 558 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 137 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 388 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,405.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.08 |
Best Things to Do in Dandridge
1 Bush's Visitor Center
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Where ot Eat in Dandridge
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Where to Stay in Dandridge
1 Mountain Lake Ranch
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Other Places in Dandridge
1 Town Hall
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People born in Dandridge (5)
People born in Dandridge, including Major League Baseball pitcher Bill Bolden, minister John Rankin, United States general Norman C. Gaddis, .
List
- Samuel M. Inman (cotton merchant, businessman, philanthropist) he was born in 19/02/1843
- Julia R. Hall (African-American physician) she was born in 01/10/1865
Schools in Dandridge
College & universities near Dandridge, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219806 | Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City (TN) | 37760 |
Post offices near Dandridge
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dandridg Post Office | Dandridge (TN) | 37725 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | 8,194 | Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States |
| White Pine | 2,634 | City in Tennessee, United States of America |
| New Market | 1,381 | Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States |
| Baneberry | 540 | City in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Dandridge distances to largest Tennessee cities
