Eastview, Tennessee facts for kids
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Eastview, Tennessee
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Eastview
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Location of Eastview in McNairy County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | McNairy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.12 sq mi (13.26 km2) |
| • Land | 5.12 sq mi (13.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 763 |
| • Density | 149.08/sq mi (57.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 47-22920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1283436 |
Eastview is a small town located in McNairy County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 763 people lived there. The town is found on the southern edge of Selmer, Tennessee.
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Eastview's Story
Eastview started in 1927 with a three-room house and a gas station. These buildings were owned by the Littlejohn family. They both faced east, which is how the town got its name. Eastview officially became a town in the late 1960s.
Where is Eastview?
Eastview is located at coordinates 35°4′52″N 88°33′3″W / 35.08111°N 88.55083°W. It is mainly found where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 45 and Tennessee State Route 57. This spot is just a few miles north of the border between Tennessee and Mississippi.
The town's official boundaries stretch along US 45. To the north, it reaches towards Selmer. To the south, it extends towards Guys. Other nearby towns include Michie and Ramer, which are along State Route 57.
The United States Census Bureau says that Eastview covers a total area of about 13.26 square kilometers (5.12 square miles). All of this area is land.
Eastview's Population
The number of people living in Eastview has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 423 | — | |
| 1980 | 552 | 30.5% | |
| 1990 | 563 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 618 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 705 | 14.1% | |
| 2020 | 763 | 8.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 618 people living in Eastview. These people lived in 277 households. A household is a group of people living together. Out of these, 186 were families. Most households were married couples living together. About 25% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.23 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 19% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 15% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 41 years.
Eastview's Local Newspaper
Eastview has a local newspaper called the Independent Appeal. This newspaper serves the entire McNairy County area. It was first started in 1902.
See also
In Spanish: Eastview (Tennessee) para niños
