Baneberry, Tennessee facts for kids
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Baneberry
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Baneberry welcome sign
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Location of Baneberry in Jefferson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Tennessee | ||
| County | Jefferson | ||
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| • Type | Manager-Commissioner | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 523 | ||
| • Density | 293.66/sq mi (113.37/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
37890
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| Area code(s) | 865 | ||
| FIPS code | 47-03078 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1302697 | ||
Baneberry is a small city located in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It is part of the larger Morristown Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 523 people lived there. The city got its name from baneberry bushes. These plants grew near where the town was first built.
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About Baneberry
Where is Baneberry located?
Baneberry is in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It covers an area of about 1.8 square miles (4.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city is located at 36°2′45″N 83°16′33″W.
Who lives in Baneberry?
The population of Baneberry has grown over the years.
- In 1990, there were 218 people.
- By 2000, the population increased to 366.
- In 2010, it reached 482 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 523 people living in Baneberry.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 218 | — | |
| 2000 | 366 | 67.9% | |
| 2010 | 482 | 31.7% | |
| 2020 | 523 | 8.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 567 | 17.6% | |
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Most people in Baneberry are White. In 2020, about 94.84% of the residents were White. There were also small numbers of Black or African American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 2.87% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2020, there were 236 households in the city. Most of these were families. The average age of people living in Baneberry was around 54.1 years in 2010. About 16.4% of the population was under 18 years old. Also, 23.9% of the people were 65 years or older.
What does Baneberry do?
Baneberry is known as a resort community. It is located on the shores of Douglas Lake. This makes it a popular spot for visitors.
The city has the Baneberry Golf and Resort. This resort offers an 18-hole golf course. It also has a swimming pool and tennis courts. The Baneberry Inn is part of the resort. These features make Baneberry a fun place for recreation.
