Chattanooga, TN Demographics

A map of Chattanooga's Population by Race

Chattanooga, Tennessee had a population of 181,099 in 2020. It was 54.7% White, 28.9% Black, 2.7% Asian, 9.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chattanooga, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Chattanooga is the 4th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Chattanooga's White Population

98,977 residents of Chattanooga identify as White, or 54.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Chattanooga less than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Chattanooga is ranked #481 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chattanooga is less White than neighboring Ridgeside (89.5% White), Red Bank (79.4% White), East Ridge (66.5% White), Lakeview (86.2% White), and Rossville (75.5% White).

Chattanooga's Black Population

52,384 residents of Chattanooga identify as Black, or 28.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chattanooga larger than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Chattanooga is ranked #22 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chattanooga is more Black than neighboring Ridgeside (1.8% Black), Red Bank (6.6% Black), East Ridge (13.4% Black), Lakeview (2.9% Black), and Rossville (13.4% Black).

Chattanooga's Asian Population

4,956 residents of Chattanooga identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chattanooga roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Chattanooga is ranked #23 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chattanooga is more Asian than neighboring Ridgeside (1.1% Asian), Red Bank (1.2% Asian), East Ridge (1.8% Asian), Lakeview (0.9% Asian), and Rossville (0.4% Asian).

Chattanooga's Hispanic Population

16,581 residents of Chattanooga identify as Hispanic, or 9.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chattanooga roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Chattanooga is ranked #41 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chattanooga is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridgeside (4.5% Hispanic), Red Bank (7.7% Hispanic), Lakeview (3.9% Hispanic), and Rossville (5.7% Hispanic). Chattanooga is less Hispanic than neighboring East Ridge (13% Hispanic).

Chattanooga's Native American/Other Population

1,180 residents of Chattanooga identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chattanooga roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Chattanooga is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chattanooga is more Native American/Other than neighboring Red Bank (0.5% Native American/Other), and East Ridge (0.6% Native American/Other). Chattanooga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeview (0.9% Native American/Other), and Rossville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Chattanooga's Multiracial Population

7,021 residents of Chattanooga identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chattanooga roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Chattanooga is ranked #227 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chattanooga is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridgeside (2.5% Multiracial). Chattanooga is less Multiracial than neighboring Red Bank (4.6% Multiracial), East Ridge (4.7% Multiracial), Lakeview (5.2% Multiracial), and Rossville (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.