Demographics & People — East Ridge, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 22,034 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~22,200 |
| Median Age | 37.6 |
| Total Households | 9,578 |
| Family Households | 5,614 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4417 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,224 |
| Black or African American | 2,664 |
| Asian | 207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,367 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,409 |
| Other groups | 5,445 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,939 |
| English | 2,242 |
| American | 2,154 |
| German | 2,152 |
| Irish | 1,947 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,766 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 688 |
| Italian | 580 |
Language
| English Only | 17,940 |
| Spanish | 2,436 |
| Population 5+ | 20,977 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,345 |
| Population 18+ | 17,797 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for East Ridge, Tennessee.