Braden, Tennessee facts for kids
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Braden, Tennessee
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Location of Braden in Fayette County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.67 sq mi (9.52 km2) |
| • Land | 3.67 sq mi (9.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 255 |
| • Density | 69.39/sq mi (26.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38010
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| Area code(s) | 901 |
| FIPS code | 47-07840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1305377 |
Braden is a small town located in Fayette County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 255 people lived there. The town got its name from Joseph P. Braden.
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History of Braden
Braden started in 1850. It was a train station, or "depot," for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. This made it an important stop for trains and trade.
Geography of Braden
Braden is located in a specific spot in Tennessee. Its coordinates are 35 degrees, 22 minutes, 30 seconds North and 89 degrees, 34 minutes, 30 seconds West.
The town covers about 3.67 square miles (9.52 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People of Braden (Demographics)
The number of people living in Braden has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
- 1880: 77 people
- 1980: 293 people
- 1990: 354 people
- 2000: 271 people
- 2010: 282 people
- 2020: 255 people
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 271 people living in Braden. These people lived in 104 households, and 79 of these were families. The town had about 71 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Braden were White (91.14%). About 7.01% were Black or African American. A small number were Native American (0.37%) or from two or more races (1.48%).
Households and Families
Out of the 104 households, about 31.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.3%) were married couples living together. About 7.7% were single mothers with no husband present.
About 16.3% of all households had only one person living there. A small number (4.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.61 people lived in each household.
Age Groups
The people in Braden were spread out across different age groups:
- 22.5% were under 18 years old.
- 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 33.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 7.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Braden was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 103.8 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Braden was $48,333. For families, the average income was $51,750. Men earned about $35,625 on average, while women earned about $30,000.
The average income per person in the town was $19,610. A small number of families (4.9%) and people (7.0%) lived below the poverty line. This included 10.3% of those under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Braden (Tennessee) para niños
