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 243 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0154,-83.4149 |
| Altitude | 997 feet / 304 meters |
| Capital city | Dandridge is capital of Jefferson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1783 (243 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:23:45 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 192 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dandridge is located at 36°0'55"N 83°24'54"W (36.0153700, -83.4148900).
Dandridge map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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
1Bush's Visitor Center
3901 US-411, Dandridge, TN 37725, United States View details
Phone: +18005903797 | Website available
2Anchor Down RV Resort
1703 TN-139, Dandridge, TN 37725, United States View details
Phone: +18777844446 | Website available
3Valentine Mills
1541 Deep Springs Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725, United States View details
Phone: +18653099812 | Website available
Where to Eat in Dandridge
1Subway
1058 Deep Springs Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725, United States View details
Phone: +18653975040 | Website available
2Chester's Chicken
1058 Deep Springs Rd, Dandridge, TN 37725, United States View details
Where to Stay in Dandridge
1Mountain Lake Ranch
2865 Mountain Ranch Dr, Dandridge, TN 37725, United States View details
Phone: +18653971000 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Dandridge
1Town Hall
131 E Main St, Dandridge, TN 37725 View details
Phone: +18653977420 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dandridge, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219806 | Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City (TN) | 37760 |
Closest post offices linked to 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