East Ridge, TN Demographics

A map of East Ridge's Population by Race

East Ridge, Tennessee has an estimated population of 22,070, a less than 1% change from the 22,167 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.0% White, 16.5% Hispanic, 11.1% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Ridge is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 East Ridge, that probability was 52.0% in 2020 and 52.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Ridge is ranked the 31st 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). East Ridge was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Ridge's White Population

14,556 residents of East Ridge, or 66.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Ridge is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. East Ridge ranks 464th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of East Ridge's population has decreased from 66.5% to 66.0%.

East Ridge is more White than neighboring Chattanooga (55.5% White). East Ridge is less White than neighboring Lakeview (87.1% White), Ridgeside (91.4% White), Rossville (83.8% White), and Fort Oglethorpe (87% White).

East Ridge's Black Population

2,444 residents of East Ridge, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Ridge is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. East Ridge ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. Black residents' share of East Ridge's population has decreased from 13.4% to 11.1%.

East Ridge is more Black than neighboring Lakeview (1.6% Black), Ridgeside (1.1% Black), Rossville (3.5% Black), and Fort Oglethorpe (2.6% Black). East Ridge is less Black than neighboring Chattanooga (27.6% Black).

East Ridge's Asian Population

320 residents of East Ridge, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Ridge is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. East Ridge ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ridge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Asian residents' share of East Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

East Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Lakeview (0.5% Asian), Ridgeside (0.5% Asian), and Rossville (0% Asian). East Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Fort Oglethorpe (1.5% Asian), and Chattanooga (2.3% Asian).

East Ridge's Hispanic Population

3,646 residents of East Ridge, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Ridge is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. East Ridge ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.6%. Hispanic residents' share of East Ridge's population has increased from 13.0% to 16.5%.

East Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeview (4.9% Hispanic), Ridgeside (5.8% Hispanic), Rossville (7.2% Hispanic), Fort Oglethorpe (3.5% Hispanic), and Chattanooga (10% Hispanic).

East Ridge's Native American/Other Population

267 residents of East Ridge, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Ridge is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. East Ridge ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 96.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Ridge's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

East Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeview (0% Native American/Other), Ridgeside (0% Native American/Other), Rossville (0% Native American/Other), Fort Oglethorpe (0.1% Native American/Other), and Chattanooga (0.4% Native American/Other).

East Ridge's Multiracial Population

837 residents of East Ridge, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Ridge is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. East Ridge ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. Multiracial residents' share of East Ridge's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.8%.

East Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridgeside (1.3% Multiracial). East Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview (5.9% Multiracial), Rossville (5.5% Multiracial), Fort Oglethorpe (5.3% Multiracial), and Chattanooga (4.3% 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.