Collegedale, TN Demographics

A map of Collegedale's Population by Race

Collegedale, Tennessee has an estimated population of 11,330, a slight increase from the 11,109 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% White, 12.7% Hispanic, 9.2% Black, 5.2% Asian, 2.8% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Collegedale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Collegedale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Collegedale, that probability was 44.6% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Collegedale is ranked the 58th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. 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). Collegedale was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Collegedale's White Population

7,928 residents of Collegedale, or 70.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Collegedale is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Collegedale ranks 436th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collegedale's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Collegedale's population has decreased from 73.0% to 70.0%.

Collegedale is less White than neighboring Ooltewah (100% White), Apison (88.9% White), McDonald (78.8% White), Harrison (72.6% White), and Cohutta (90.9% White).

Collegedale's Black Population

1,039 residents of Collegedale, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Collegedale is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Collegedale ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collegedale's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Collegedale's population has increased from 7.5% to 9.2%.

Collegedale is more Black than neighboring Ooltewah (0% Black), Apison (2.2% Black), and Cohutta (2.3% Black). Collegedale is less Black than neighboring McDonald (13.2% Black), and Harrison (19% Black).

Collegedale's Asian Population

584 residents of Collegedale, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Collegedale is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Collegedale ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collegedale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.4%. Asian residents' share of Collegedale's population has increased from 3.7% to 5.2%.

Collegedale is more Asian than neighboring Ooltewah (0% Asian), Apison (2.1% Asian), McDonald (2.9% Asian), Harrison (2.3% Asian), and Cohutta (0% Asian).

Collegedale's Hispanic Population

1,440 residents of Collegedale, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Collegedale is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Collegedale ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collegedale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Collegedale's population has increased from 10.9% to 12.7%.

Collegedale is more Hispanic than neighboring Ooltewah (0% Hispanic), Apison (3.3% Hispanic), McDonald (0% Hispanic), Harrison (4.3% Hispanic), and Cohutta (4% Hispanic).

Collegedale's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Collegedale, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Collegedale is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Collegedale ranks 66th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collegedale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Collegedale's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Collegedale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ooltewah (0% Native American/Other), Harrison (0% Native American/Other), and Cohutta (0% Native American/Other). Collegedale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Apison (0.5% Native American/Other), and McDonald (5.1% Native American/Other).

Collegedale's Multiracial Population

317 residents of Collegedale, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Collegedale is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Collegedale ranks 231st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Collegedale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Collegedale's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.8%.

Collegedale is more Multiracial than neighboring Ooltewah (0% Multiracial), McDonald (0% Multiracial), and Harrison (1.9% Multiracial). Collegedale is less Multiracial than neighboring Apison (3% Multiracial), and Cohutta (2.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.