Elizabethton, Tennessee
Elizabethton: city in Tennessee
About
Elizabethton is a city located in the county of Carter in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,176 and a population density of 551 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,479 inhabitants.
The city was created 227 years ago in 1798.
Quick Facts about Elizabethton
| Population | 13,479 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Carter County |
| Postal code | 37643–37644 |
| Phone Area Codes | 423 |
| Area | 25.72 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3487,-82.2107 |
| Altitude | 1,526 feet / 465 meters |
| Capital city | Elizabethton is capital of Carter County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1799 (227 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:17:13 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 524 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Elizabethton is located at 36°20'55"N 82°12'38"W (36.3487200, -82.2106900).
Elizabethton map
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Elizabethton
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Elizabethton decreased by 5.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,176 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,299 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,259 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,960 | -2.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,646 | -2.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,563 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,569 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,640 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,575 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,509 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,479 | -0.22% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Elizabethton
1Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
1651 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643, United States View details
Phone: +14235435808 | Website available
2Fort Watauga
1504 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643, United States View details
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3The Laurels Picnic Area
TN-361, Elizabethton, TN 37643, United States View details
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4Elizabethton Covered Bridge
Elizabethton, TN 37643, United States View details
Phone: +16157412848 | Website available
5Harmon Park
Elizabethton City Park, 434 US-321, Elizabethton, TN 37643, United States View details
Phone: +14235476441
People born in Elizabethton (7)
People born in Elizabethton, including politician William Blount Carter, Union Army general Samuel P. Carter, politician and newspaper editor Landon Carter Haynes, .
More notable people
- Charles Davis (former American football player/Commenator) he was born in 14/11/1964
- Vince Redd (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 01/09/1985
- Gary Bullock (American television actor) he was born in 19/07/1941
- Mike Morrell he was born in 22/08/1982
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elizabethton, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220127 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton | Elizabethton (TN) | 37643 |
Closest post offices linked to Elizabethton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton Post Office | Elizabethton (TN) | 37643 |
Other cities in Carter County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carter County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | 4,432 | City in Tennessee, United States |
| Pine Crest | 2,388 | Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee |
| Roan Mountain | 1,360 | Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee |
| Watauga | 373 | Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Elizabethton distances to largest Tennessee cities