Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

East Ridge, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,070

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66%14,556

Hispanic/Latino

16.5%3,646

Black

11.1%2,444

Two or More

3.8%837

Asian

1.4%320

Other

1.2%257

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%933

High School Diploma

22.6%3,697

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%1,343

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%2,833

Associate's Degree

8.2%1,333

Bachelor's Degree

15.8%2,582

Master's Degree

6.4%1,041

Professional Degree

1.4%228

Doctorate

0.7%114

HS or Higher

86.2%

BA or Higher

24.2%

Graduate+

8.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$211,100

Median Renti

$1,147

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.5%5,515

Renter-Occupied

42.5%4,072

Total Units

10,443

Homeownership

57.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%97

$50K–$100K

4.5%248

$100K–$150K

15.6%863

$150K–$200K

23.6%1,303

$200K–$300K

35.9%1,981

$300K–$500K

17.8%984

$500K–$1M

0.7%36

$1M+

0.1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

159

$750–$1,000

1,003

$1,000–$1,250

1,325

$1,250–$1,500

500

$1,500–$2,000

524

$2,000+

413

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%68

2010–2019

4.3%447

2000–2009

5.9%621

1990–1999

3.9%406

1980–1989

11.7%1,226

1970–1979

13.1%1,364

1960–1969

16.4%1,715

1950–1959

29.5%3,076

1940–1949

9.9%1,034

1939 or earlier

4.7%486

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.5%7,909

Utility Gas

16.8%1,608

No Fuel

0.4%40

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%25

Solar

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,247

Mean Household Incomei

$77,466

Per Capita Incomei

$35,451

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

12,115

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%497

$10K–$15K

3.6%349

$15K–$20K

4.1%391

$20K–$25K

6.3%605

$25K–$30K

4%383

$30K–$35K

4.9%471

$35K–$40K

5.3%504

$40K–$45K

3.7%357

$45K–$50K

3.5%336

$50K–$60K

7.7%736

$60K–$75K

11.7%1,118

$75K–$100K

14%1,339

$100K–$125K

10%955

$125K–$150K

5.5%526

$150K–$200K

6.4%612

$200K+

4.3%408

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

220

Residentsi

462

Avg. Tenant Renti

$288/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC25 homes74% occupied$288/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,247/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

94%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

38% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56% of subsidized households are minority

100% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,1239.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

660

Guatemala

555

Korea

Germany

Philippines

India

Canada

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,197

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,408

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,198(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.2%Insured

13.8%Uninsured