East Ridge, TN

City

Demographics of East Ridge

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.3%

Households with Children

24.7%

School Enrollment K-12

2,429

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 14.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.8%
Working Age (35-54): 23.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 18.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.8%
High School / GED: 28.3%
Some College or Associate's: 33.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.3%
Single Parents: 11.3%
Couples & Adults: 34.6%
Living Alone: 40.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 11.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 43.3%
Puerto Rican: 8.6%
Cuban: 2.2%
Dominican: 0.2%
Central American: 32.9%
South American: 5.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.6%
Other White: 58.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 52.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.4%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 47.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 52.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 84.6%
Spanish: 12.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.4%
High School (9-12): 3.2%
College / Graduate: 3.8%
Not Enrolled: 80.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in East Ridge

Neighborhood

Hamilton, TN

Lansdell Park / Castle Park

Oakhurst / Mission Oaks

Blaney Forest / Brookfield

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources