Etowah, TN Demographics

A map of Etowah's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,844	3,116	77.7%	86.5%
Multiracial	430	175	11.8%	4.9%
Hispanic	249	183	6.8%	5.1%
Black	135	96	3.7%	2.7%
Asian	0	21	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.3%

Etowah, Tennessee has an estimated population of 3,658, a slight increase from the 3,603 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 11.8% Multiracial, 6.8% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Etowah, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Etowah has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Etowah, that probability was 24.6% in 2020 and 37.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Etowah is ranked the 144th 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). Etowah was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Etowah's White Population

2,844 residents of Etowah, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Etowah is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Etowah ranks 313th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Etowah's population has decreased from 86.5% to 77.7%.

Etowah is more White than neighboring Athens (76.9% White), and Niota (62.3% White). Etowah is less White than neighboring Delano (90.5% White), Englewood (87.3% White), and Riceville (86.3% White).

Etowah's Black Population

135 residents of Etowah, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Etowah is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Etowah ranks 229th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.6%. Black residents' share of Etowah's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.7%.

Etowah is more Black than neighboring Delano (0% Black), Englewood (0.2% Black), and Niota (3.1% Black). Etowah is less Black than neighboring Athens (6.4% Black), and Riceville (6% Black).

Etowah's Asian Population

0 residents of Etowah, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Etowah is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Etowah ranks 211th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Etowah's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Etowah is less Asian than neighboring Englewood (1.5% Asian), Athens (1.2% Asian), and Niota (14.8% Asian).

Etowah's Hispanic Population

249 residents of Etowah, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Etowah is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Etowah ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Etowah's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.8%.

Etowah is more Hispanic than neighboring Delano (1.4% Hispanic), Englewood (1.5% Hispanic), Riceville (6.6% Hispanic), and Niota (3.7% Hispanic). Etowah is less Hispanic than neighboring Athens (7.7% Hispanic).

Etowah's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Etowah, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Etowah is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Etowah ranks 357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Etowah's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Etowah is less Native American/Other than neighboring Athens (0.2% Native American/Other), Riceville (1.2% Native American/Other), and Niota (0.1% Native American/Other).

Etowah's Multiracial Population

430 residents of Etowah, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Etowah is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Etowah ranks 106th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Etowah's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 145.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Etowah's population has increased from 4.9% to 11.8%.

Etowah is more Multiracial than neighboring Delano (8.1% Multiracial), Englewood (9.4% Multiracial), Athens (7.6% Multiracial), and Riceville (0% Multiracial). Etowah is less Multiracial than neighboring Niota (15.9% 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.