East Ridge, TN Demographics

A map of East Ridge's Population by Race

East Ridge, Tennessee had a population of 22,167 in 2020. It was 66.5% White, 13.4% Black, 1.8% Asian, 13.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, East Ridge is the 31st 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).

East Ridge's White Population

14,740 residents of East Ridge identify as White, or 66.5%. This makes the White share of the population of East Ridge roughly similar to the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, East Ridge is ranked #464 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

East Ridge is more White than neighboring Chattanooga (54.7% White). East Ridge is less White than neighboring Lakeview (86.2% White), Ridgeside (89.5% White), Rossville (75.5% White), and Fort Oglethorpe (82.7% White).

East Ridge's Black Population

2,961 residents of East Ridge identify as Black, or 13.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Ridge roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, East Ridge is ranked #71 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

East Ridge is more Black than neighboring Lakeview (2.9% Black), Ridgeside (1.8% Black), and Fort Oglethorpe (5.4% Black). East Ridge is less Black than neighboring Chattanooga (28.9% Black).

East Ridge's Asian Population

397 residents of East Ridge identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Ridge roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, East Ridge is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

East Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Lakeview (0.9% Asian), Ridgeside (1.1% Asian), and Rossville (0.4% Asian). East Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Fort Oglethorpe (3.2% Asian), and Chattanooga (2.7% Asian).

East Ridge's Hispanic Population

2,881 residents of East Ridge identify as Hispanic, or 13.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Ridge slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, East Ridge is ranked #20 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

East Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeview (3.9% Hispanic), Ridgeside (4.5% Hispanic), Rossville (5.7% Hispanic), Fort Oglethorpe (3% Hispanic), and Chattanooga (9.2% Hispanic).

East Ridge's Native American/Other Population

136 residents of East Ridge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Ridge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, East Ridge is ranked #183 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

East Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeview (0.9% Native American/Other), Ridgeside (0.7% Native American/Other), Rossville (0.8% Native American/Other), Fort Oglethorpe (1% Native American/Other), and Chattanooga (0.7% Native American/Other).

East Ridge's Multiracial Population

1,052 residents of East Ridge identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Ridge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, East Ridge is ranked #118 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

East Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridgeside (2.5% Multiracial), Rossville (4.2% Multiracial), Fort Oglethorpe (4.6% Multiracial), and Chattanooga (3.9% Multiracial). East Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview (5.2% Multiracial).

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